Forest Hill Service Center
3020 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.384.1950

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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: Feb 16, 2025

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: Nov 03, 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: Dec 05, 2023

PCV Valve Replacement at Forest Hill Service Center in Lynchburg

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Lynchburg and our environment here in VA. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom ...
Published on: Aug 21, 2023

Simple Answers from Forest Hill Service Center for Lynchburg: Exhaust Service

{{ image('MzQy') }} Question:My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do?Forest Hill Service Center Answer:Let's get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be ...
Published on: Apr 11, 2022

Exhaust Service at Forest Hill Service Center

Driving around Lynchburg, 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 ...
Published on: Nov 08, 2021

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: Oct 04, 2021

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: Oct 14, 2020