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Old 10-18-2022, 05:10 PM
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Default Looking for recommendations on mechanic calgary area

Have a 2008 ram 1500, that started to dump smoke from exhaust then stop? Not sure if I blew a head gasket or a valve, people say white smoke is head gasket blue is oil, honestly looks like smoke would say lighter in color. Anyway if anyone can recommend an honest mechanic in calgary send me a pm thanks

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Old 10-18-2022, 07:13 PM
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Paz auto
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Old 10-18-2022, 09:26 PM
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Garland's Auto. Very honest and only does what is actually needed.
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Old 10-18-2022, 11:30 PM
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Oil that gets into the cylinder from intake instead of past the rings can make an engine smoke and it will be much closer to white than the classic blue. It is because most of the oil is not getting burnt. Common cause is a leaking intake gasket. If you poured a bit of oil down the throat of an auto engine while it was running the smoke will be white, not blue.
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Old 10-19-2022, 07:26 AM
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I am a 10+ year customer at Sabre Auto. As long as they have a shingle out, I'll take my vehicles there. 95 google reviews and a 4.8/5 rating, with much of the feedback being customer service-based.

Address: 9827 Horton Rd SW, Calgary, AB T2W 0J8
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Old 10-19-2022, 09:00 AM
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Mike's Auto in Marda Loop:

https://goo.gl/maps/f1Nc1PMiqwVbfB7U7

Most honest mechanic I've ever known. I've seen him work on everything from Porshes and BMWs to Chevs and Fords and everything in between.
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Mike's Auto in Marda Loop:

https://goo.gl/maps/f1Nc1PMiqwVbfB7U7

Most honest mechanic I've ever known. I've seen him work on everything from Porshes and BMWs to Chevs and Fords and everything in between.
I agree.
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Old 10-20-2022, 10:42 AM
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Thansk for all the recommendations greatly appreciated
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