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Winter Driving Tips for Trucks

Winter Driving Tips for Trucks

  • Post author:XL Mechanical Service Ltd.
  • Post published:October 23, 2019
  • Post category:blog

With winter on the horizon, it is time to get your truck and your frame of mind ready to handle the harsh weather and difficult road conditions that make winter…

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Why is it Important to Have a Clean Air Filter in Your Vehicle?

Why is it Important to Have a Clean Air Filter in Your Vehicle?

  • Post author:XL Mechanical Service Ltd.
  • Post published:September 27, 2019
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We make sure to get an oil change when required to keep our engines running smooth and clean. The gasoline or diesel fuels we use burn cleaner than ever before…

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What’s The Difference Between Conventional Oil and Synthetic Oil?

What’s The Difference Between Conventional Oil and Synthetic Oil?

  • Post author:XL Mechanical Service Ltd.
  • Post published:September 9, 2019
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There is a lot of confusion out there over the difference between synthetic oil and conventional oil. While synthetic oil comes with a higher price tag, there are other significant…

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What Are the Different Types of Brake Pads?

What Are the Different Types of Brake Pads?

  • Post author:XL Mechanical Service Ltd.
  • Post published:July 1, 2019
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The brakes on your vehicle are comprised of a group of different parts and among the most crucial of those parts are the brake pads. They work by applying friction…

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How Long Should Brake Pads Last And When Should They Be Checked?

How Long Should Brake Pads Last And When Should They Be Checked?

  • Post author:XL Mechanical Service Ltd.
  • Post published:June 5, 2019
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Brake pads are an integral part of your car’s braking system, which means that it is crucial that they are in good working shape. If you do not replace your…

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Not All Mechanic Shops Are Created Equally

Not All Mechanic Shops Are Created Equally

  • Post author:XL Mechanical Service Ltd.
  • Post published:April 26, 2019
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Mechanic shops are just like anything else, be it restaurants or barbers or schools. Some just are not run at the same standard that others are and that is something…

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Salvage Yard versus Parts Experts

Salvage Yard versus Parts Experts

  • Post author:XL Mechanical Service Ltd.
  • Post published:April 12, 2019
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Anyone who has spent time fixing up vehicles is probably more than a little familiar with salvage yards. There are a lot of salvage yards scattered across North America and…

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Old vs New Parts

Old vs New Parts

  • Post author:XL Mechanical Service Ltd.
  • Post published:April 3, 2019
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The reality is that vehicles have a way of breaking down and needing replacement parts as wear and tear starts to set in. Parts need to be replaced and we…

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Why You Do Not Want Used Parts From Online Personal Classifieds

Why You Do Not Want Used Parts From Online Personal Classifieds

  • Post author:XL Mechanical Service Ltd.
  • Post published:March 29, 2019
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In today’s world of online shopping, it is relatively easy to get your hands on anything you might need, even used car and truck parts. Many people are bypassing their…

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What Happens to Diesel Fuel in Cold Weather?

What Happens to Diesel Fuel in Cold Weather?

  • Post author:XL Mechanical Service Ltd.
  • Post published:January 7, 2019
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It happens every year. Winter sneaks up on us before we realize that what feels like two weeks of summer has passed. With those freezing temperatures, it is important to…

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