3 G's Tire
200 VERANDA ST PORTLAND, Maine 04103 | (207) 772-1255

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Exhaust

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: To safel...
Published on: Mar 22, 2024

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: Jun 27, 2023

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: May 02, 2023

The Test Your Vehicle Can Fail (Emissions Tests)

Clean air quality is something that helps all of us thrive here on Planet Earth.  And considering that motor vehicles are a contributor to air pollution, emissions tests in the U.S. and Canada ar...
Published on: Jul 25, 2022

Exhaust Service at 3 G's Tire

Driving around , 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: Safely get hot e...
Published on: Oct 08, 2021

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our 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.com/mediana...
Published on: Jul 01, 2019

Simple Answers from 3 G's Tire for : Exhaust Service

{{ image('MzQy') }} Question:My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do?3 G's Tire Answer:Let's get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If dri...
Published on: Jan 09, 2018

Diesel Emissions Maintenance

You’ve probably noticed a lot more vehicles being offered with diesel engines.  Diesel is a very popular choice in much of the world.  North America is just starting to close the gap b...
Published on: Jan 22, 2017