Calgary Truck Shop

 Now that Winter is over and spring is settled.  This is the best time to say thanks to our hard-working vehicles for their great performance this winter by giving it a maintenance overhaul.  A spring checkup can help uncover winter damage but there may be some components that are more difficult to check without requiring a skilled technician to determine the problem. Batteries, Plugs & Wires: After a winter full of cold-morning starts, you must check your battery, plugs and wires. All of these components give the spark to your vehicle and they work extra hard when it’s cold. Winter wear and tear can compromise their performance up to 60 percent. Test and replace weak or old batteries, plugs and wires, especially those more than three years old. It will certainly be cheaper than a tow and replacement down the road. Tire Pressure:   Cold weather can reduce tire pressure, so make sure all tires (including spares) are properly inflated and balanced. Improper tire pressure leads t