Car Emissions

Periodic emissions testing is required in the state of Washington, and if you think your car needs a tune-up before the test, bring it down to Just Right Auto Repair. We'll perform a specialized test to make sure everything is working well, and if we spot anything that needs to be fixed, we'll let you know.

You Can Replace Your Car's EGR Valve

By Matthew C. Keegan -- Located smack dab on your car's intake manifold, an EGR [Exhaust Gas Recirculation] valve functions by sending exhaust gas back into the combustion chamber as "exhausted air" is much hotter than intake air. By bringing warmer gas into the combustion chamber, your engine operates much more cleanly and efficiently. Like any part, your Ford EGR valve or Toyota EGR valve is subject to getting clogged with dirt or crud. A clogged unit may cause your... more

Ford Diesel Performance

By Nathan Young -- The first upgrade that most people do to their ford diesel is the performance chip. Two of the most popular are the Diablosport Predator, and the Edge Juice with Attitude Monitor. These performance chips function in different ways. The Diablosport Predator is a hand held tuner that plugs into the diagnostic port under the dash, and it loads up a new program to the truck. The Diablosport predator has three power settings, on the top... more

Improving Your Car's Performance: What Are the Options?

By Seo Global Pro -- A car's brake system has a lot to do to your car's overall performance. It's because the measure of a car's performance isn't just about speed; performance is about controlling speed to your benefit. A good braking system is measured by the brake's ability to respond quickly to generate friction to the rotors, the brake pads' operating temperature range, and their ability to resist fade. The brake pads' ability to generate friction on the rotors... more

The Jba Awards Competition for Hottest Headers and Exhaust

By Andrew Bernhardt -- The main thing that we tested in August was a couple of different exhaust tweaks and some cold air intake enhancements that we made under the hood. I have read on the forums that these can help performance, and sound sweet. I do like cruising the strip and revving up from time to time, so beefing up my exhaust was a pretty top priority for me. My brother was more in it for the performance... more

Battery Electric Vehicles

By Robert Baird -- Cars are one of the most commonly used vehicles for commuting and since the origin of the automobiles, there have been various innovations in terms of types and kinds of cars. One of the earliest among these characteristic kinds was the electric cars or EV, also known as the battery electric vehicle or BEV which emerged in the 19 th century. Unlike the hybrid vehicles which perform with the aid of both internal combustion engines... more