Long Arm Mechanics
109 E 41ST ST GARDEN CITY, ID 83714 | (208) 343-6996

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Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our GARDEN CITY 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: Jul 27, 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: Feb 16, 2025

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: Jan 17, 2023

PCV Valve Replacement at Long Arm Mechanics in GARDEN CITY

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for GARDEN CITY and our environment here in ID. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the botto...
Published on: Nov 23, 2021

Exhaust Service at Long Arm Mechanics

Driving around GARDEN CITY, 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: Apr 17, 2021

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 14, 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 05, 2019