Swanson's Auto Service
3957 56TH ST SW GRANDVILLE, MI 49418 | 616.532.3111

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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: Oct 27, 2025

Simple Answers from Swanson's Auto Service for Grandville: Exhaust Service

{{ image('MzQy') }} Question:My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do?Swanson's Auto Service Answer:Let's get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be dea...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025

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: Sep 08, 2024

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: Jun 13, 2023

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Diesel engines are appearing in more and more vehicles in nearly every category from compact cars to pick-up trucks to high-performance luxury vehicles.  In much of the world, 40% or more of pass...
Published on: Mar 23, 2020

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 08, 2019