Advantage Automotive
511 PAISANO ST NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87123 | 505.298.4996

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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: Dec 07, 2025

Exhaust Service at Advantage Automotive

Driving around ALBUQUERQUE, we've all heard a car or truck that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler. The exhaust system has three main functions: Safel...
Published on: Sep 28, 2025

Simple Answers from Advantage Automotive for ALBUQUERQUE: Exhaust Service

{{ image('MzQy') }} Question:My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do?Advantage Automotive Answer:Let's get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadl...
Published on: Jul 20, 2025

PCV Valve Replacement at Advantage Automotive in ALBUQUERQUE

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for ALBUQUERQUE and our environment here in NM. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the botto...
Published on: Mar 16, 2025

Oxygen Sensor

Many people hear the term “oxygen sensor" and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen. But they don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down; your vehicle ...
Published on: Sep 03, 2023

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our ALBUQUERQUE neighborhoods that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.{{ image('https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.autonettv....
Published on: Dec 17, 2022

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our ALBUQUERQUE neighborhoods that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.{{ image('https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.autonettv....
Published on: Apr 21, 2022

EGR Valve

It is pretty amazing how auto makers have been able to consistently build more powerful engines in vehicles that get better fuel economy while at the same time meeting increasing environmental standar...
Published on: Dec 26, 2021