Flint's Auto Repair
990 S MAIN ST ATHOL, MA 01331 | 978.249.4246

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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: Jul 20, 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: Mar 23, 2025

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 01, 2024

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: Feb 21, 2024

PCV Valve Replacement at Flint's Auto Repair in Athol

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Athol and our environment here in MA. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area...
Published on: Dec 05, 2021

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 05, 2020

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Athol 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/me...
Published on: Aug 22, 2019

Exhaust Service at Flint's Auto Repair

Driving around Athol, 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 ...
Published on: Mar 18, 2019