Carmasters Automotive
931 E LITTLE CREEK RD NORFOLK, Virginia 23518 | (757) 456-0722

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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: Jan 11, 2026

Catalytic Converter Replacement

Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planet’s air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter.  It’s in the...
Published on: Oct 13, 2024

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 21, 2024

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Norfolk 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/...
Published on: Jan 09, 2024

Exhaust Service at Carmasters Automotive

Driving around Norfolk, 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 ge...
Published on: Aug 20, 2023

Simple Answers from Carmasters Automotive for Norfolk: Exhaust Service

{{ image('MzQy') }} Question:My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do?Carmasters Automotive Answer:Let's get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be dead...
Published on: Feb 01, 2019

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 30, 2017

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: Jul 09, 2017