Exhaust
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Many Silver Spring 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-serv...Published on: Nov 27, 2012 -
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: Sep 09, 2015 -
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Silver Spring residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Mary...Published on: Sep 19, 2014
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Hello Silver Spring! 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...Published on: Dec 11, 2017 -
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Silver Spring residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at ALLEN AUTOMOTIVE is a lot more comprehensive thes...Published on: Dec 18, 2017
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Most Silver Spring 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 ? ...Published on: Jun 24, 2018 -
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: Jul 15, 2018
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If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. ...Published on: Feb 14, 2021
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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: Aug 29, 2021
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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: Apr 24, 2022
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Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust s...Published on: Sep 18, 2022
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Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planet’s air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. It’s in the...Published on: Feb 18, 2024