Exhaust

  • Rio Rancho Exhaust and Emissions Service
    Many Rio Rancho residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service...
    Published on: Jan 13, 2015
  • American Tire and Service Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
    Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctor’s office and say, “I’ve got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel b...
    Published on: Mar 27, 2018
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation – PCV Valve Service at American Tire and Service
    Hello Rio Rancho! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in NM...
    Published on: Jan 07, 2019
  • Exhaust Service at American Tire and Service: Passing the Smell Test
    The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Rio Rancho residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All NM folk...
    Published on: May 10, 2020
  • PCV Valve: What Is It?
    Most Rio Rancho drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? Thi...
    Published on: Nov 29, 2020
  • American Tire and Service Service for Your Exhaust System
    Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/ExhaustService_Da...
    Published on: Jan 17, 2021
  • Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
    Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by.  You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immedia...
    Published on: Jan 09, 2022
  • The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
    Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle.  When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from...
    Published on: Jul 30, 2023