Highway 33 Autopro
160 Highway 33 E Kelowna, BC V1X 2A2 250-765-9620

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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 30, 2023

Highway 33 Autopro Automotive Tips: Emission System Service

All modern vehicles on BC expressways come with an emissions system. Their purpose is to reduce the amount of harmful emissions getting into the atmosphere. The system draws in fresh air, collects vap...
Published on: Sep 29, 2019

Highway 33 Autopro Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor

Many Kelowna 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: you...
Published on: Jun 30, 2019

Exhaust Service at Highway 33 Autopro

We've all heard a car or truck in our Kelowna neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main funct...
Published on: Apr 21, 2019

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Kelowna neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main funct...
Published on: Jun 17, 2018

PCV Valve Replacement at Highway 33 Autopro in Kelowna

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Kelowna drivers and our environment here in BC. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of t...
Published on: May 27, 2018

Simple Answers from Highway 33 Autopro for Kelowna: Exhaust Service

Question: My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?Highway 33 Autopro Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Kelowna drivers smell...
Published on: Apr 29, 2018

Highway 33 Autopro Automotive Tips: Diesel Emissions Maintenance

You’ve probably noticed a lot more BC 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: Jul 03, 2017