Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
October 27, 2025
We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More
No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)
October 23, 2025
If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the gas pump and wondered, "Which side is the fuel filler on?" Here's a tip for you. There is usually a little arrow on the instrument panel near the fuel gauge that points to the side where the fuel fi... More
Things Aren't Always What They Seem
October 12, 2025
If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in IL was heading to work on a hot July day and noticed w... More
Automotive Tips from Car Fix Waukegan: Battery Testing
October 5, 2025
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Car Fix Waukegan when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Waukegan drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a ... More
Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)
September 28, 2025
Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering for granted: until something goes wrong, that is. Most power steering these days is rack-and-pinion, th... More
Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
September 21, 2025
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
When it Comes to Air Filters, Change is Good (Clogged Air Filter)
September 14, 2025
Engine air filters may not seem like a big deal, but when theyre clogged up with dirt, dust, and insects, your engine could wind up choking for air and not delivering you the power and performance it was designed to give. There are actually a couple of air filters in your vehicle. One filters th... More
Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)
September 8, 2025
It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on the dash that says "Check Engine," "Service Engine Soon," or it may be simply an engine-shaped light. Your first instinct may be to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine. The truth... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in Waukegan
September 1, 2025
Theres not much Waukegan drivers can do about the price of gas in IL, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop lights a... More
All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
August 25, 2025
When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side? Do you feel vibration in any of the wheels? If you've noticed any of these things, it's probably time for you to get your wheel alignment checked. When your vehicle left the factory, its wheels were parallel to each other an... More