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5277 PLAINFIELD AVE NE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525 | 616.942.5210

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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: Nov 10, 2024

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: Oct 13, 2024

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 23, 2023

Simple Answers from East Beltline Towing Service for GRAND RAPIDS: Exhaust Service

{{ image('MzQy') }} Question:My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do?East Beltline Towing Service Answer:Let's get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be&nb...
Published on: Oct 19, 2023

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our GRAND RAPIDS 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...
Published on: May 07, 2021

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: Apr 19, 2021

PCV Valve Replacement at East Beltline Towing Service in GRAND RAPIDS

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for GRAND RAPIDS and our environment here in MI. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bott...
Published on: Jun 28, 2019

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: Jun 05, 2019