J & R AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
5006 60th St Lloydminster, AB T9V 3K4 | (780) 875-9008

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Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away.  Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025

To Turbo or Not To Turbo? (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)

Nobody loves wasting money.  Gasoline costs money, so using less saves money.  One of the ways vehicle manufacturers are helping you save gasoline (and money) is with smaller, turbocharged e...
Published on: Feb 16, 2025

Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Lloydminster

No matter how well they’re made, vehicles will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the car maker to issue a recall not...
Published on: Jan 12, 2025

A Few "Key" Facts (Ignition Key Issues)

You expect your key to turn in your vehicle's ignition.  But sometimes it won't, and that's a problem, whether you're trying to start your vehicle or trying to leave it.  Several things can...
Published on: Dec 29, 2024

Making Sense of the O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor Replacement)

As you know, today’s vehicles rely on a lot of computers in them to keep them running clean and efficiently.  Those computers depend on information delivered by several sensors throughout t...
Published on: Dec 08, 2024

TSB, not USB

You probably know that USB is a computer term (it stands for Universal Serial Bus).  But do you know what a TSB is? You should, because it could be important for your vehicle. A TSB is a Technic...
Published on: Mar 24, 2024

Auto Repair Ethics in Lloydminster

We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. Unfortunately, every profession has some bad actors that hurt the reputation of everyone else. In our automotive world, incl...
Published on: Feb 04, 2024

Cold Facts about Heaters

Brrrr.  It's cold outside.  And if your vehicle's heater isn't working, then it's cold inside too.  No fun – and potentially dangerous: heat is needed to defrost your windshield.&...
Published on: Dec 31, 2023