PCV Valve: What Is It?
May 25, 2025
Most Tiffin 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 ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehicl... More
Catalytic Converter Replacement
March 23, 2025
Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planets air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. Its in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust, so they dont get spewed ou... More
Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)
July 21, 2024
No, ERG isnt the sound a pirate makes. Its a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere. In fact, ERG stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. One gas our vehicles may make when they burn fuel is nitric oxide, which can play a big ro... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
February 18, 2024
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 system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Service for Your Exhaust System
April 30, 2023
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. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
October 2, 2022
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 those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
July 19, 2020
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
April 19, 2020
Hello Tiffin! 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 Ohio vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to regula... More
Exhaust Service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus in Tiffin
February 10, 2020
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Tiffin residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control c... More
Tiffin Exhaust and Emissions Service
November 4, 2018
Many Tiffin 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 automotive center like Courtesy Auto Repair Plus is really a lot more comprehensive these days.For ex... More