Traditions Auto Service
550 Warden Ave Scarborough, ON M1L 3Z3 416-691-5397

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Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?

We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green.  One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test.  That’s...
Published on: Jul 02, 2023

Traditions Auto Service Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor

Many Scarborough drivers hear the term “Oxygen Sensor” and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen, but don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down:...
Published on: Apr 19, 2020

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Scarborough neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main f...
Published on: Dec 08, 2019

PCV Valve Replacement at Traditions Auto Service in Scarborough

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Scarborough drivers and our environment here in ON. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area ...
Published on: Sep 22, 2019

Traditions Auto Service Automotive Tips: EGR Valve

It is pretty amazing how manufacturers have been able to consistently build more vigorous engines in cars that get better fuel economy while at the same time meeting increasing environmental stan...
Published on: Feb 03, 2019

Traditions Auto Service Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor

Many Scarborough drivers hear the term “Oxygen Sensor” and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen, but don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down:...
Published on: Oct 07, 2018

Traditions Auto Service Automotive Tips: Diesel Emissions Maintenance

You’ve probably noticed a lot more ON drivers driving vehicles with diesel engines. Diesel is a very popular choice in much of the world and is becoming more commonplace here. North America is j...
Published on: Jan 17, 2018

Simple Answers from Traditions Auto Service for Scarborough: Exhaust Service

Question: My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?Traditions Auto Service Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Scarborough driv...
Published on: Oct 29, 2017