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12000 PIONEER TRL TRUCKEE, 96161 | 530.587.2178

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Diesel Emissions Maintenance

You’ve probably noticed a lot more vehicles being offered with diesel engines.  Diesel is a very popular choice in much of the world.  North America is just starting to close the gap b...
Published on: Mar 28, 2024

EGR Valve

It is pretty amazing how auto makers have been able to consistently build more powerful engines in vehicles that get better fuel economy while at the same time meeting increasing environmental standar...
Published on: Jun 27, 2023

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our TRUCKEE neighborhoods that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.{{ image('https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.autonettv.com/...
Published on: Jun 18, 2023

PCV Valve Replacement at The Auto & Tire Doctor Inc in TRUCKEE

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for TRUCKEE and our environment here in CA. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom ar...
Published on: Apr 20, 2023

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Diesel engines are appearing in more and more vehicles in nearly every category from compact cars to pick-up trucks to high-performance luxury vehicles.  In much of the world, 40% or more of pass...
Published on: Oct 11, 2021

Exhaust

We’ve all heard a car or truck that needs a new muffler.  But there’s more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.  The exhaust system has three main functions: To safel...
Published on: Jun 28, 2021

The Test Your Vehicle Can Fail (Emissions Tests)

Clean air quality is something that helps all of us thrive here on Planet Earth.  And considering that motor vehicles are a contributor to air pollution, emissions tests in the U.S. and Canada ar...
Published on: Mar 10, 2021

Exhaust Service at The Auto & Tire Doctor Inc

Driving around TRUCKEE, we've all heard a car or truck that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler. The exhaust system has three main functions: Safely ge...
Published on: Jun 15, 2018