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Making Sense of the O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor Replacement)

As you know, today’s vehicles rely on a lot of computers in them to keep them running clean and efficiently.  Those computers depend on information delivered by several sensors throughout t...
Published on: Feb 08, 2026

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: May 18, 2025

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: Nov 10, 2024

Simple Answers from Charleston Auto Repair for Charleston: Exhaust Service

{{ image('MzQy') }} Question:My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do?Charleston Auto Repair Answer:Let's get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be dea...
Published on: Nov 17, 2021

Oxygen Sensor

Many people hear the term “oxygen sensor" and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen. But they don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down; your vehicle ...
Published on: Dec 07, 2020

Exhaust Service at Charleston Auto Repair

Driving around Charleston, 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...
Published on: Aug 12, 2020

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Charleston 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.c...
Published on: Jun 22, 2016

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: May 28, 2016