April 2025Lubricate DriveshaftSee if any of these are happening to your vehicle. You feel it vibrating excessively underneath when its running, or you hear strange clunking, grating, or grinding sounds coming from beneath. Maybe its hard to turn your vehicle, or you can hear squeaking when youre going slow. Perhaps you fee... Read More Posted in Drive Train on April 09, 2025 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. Thats because these vehicles can be big polluters. Everyone wants their car to pass the test so they can continue the... Read More Posted in Exhaust on April 08, 2025 Car Fix Waukegan Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your VehiclesHello IL! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll have t... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 07, 2025 I Can See Clearly (Wiper Blade Replacement)Warm weather can bring severe storms, and when the rain is coming down hard, that's one time you really need to be able to see as clearly as possible out your windshield. Having wiper blades that are fit for the job are important to maintain that safe view.Maybe you live in a climate where you ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 06, 2025 Slippery When Wet (Driving on Wet Leaves)When the leaves fall, you might take a sightseeing trip to see them at peak color. Or you may simply live in a spot where there are a lot of trees. When those leaves get wet, you'd be surprised to learn just how slippery they can be. We all know ice is slippery to drive on. What causes tires ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 06, 2025 Cool Running (Water Pump)Your vehicle is like you in a way. When it gets hot, it needs to be cooled down. And one of the key parts to keeping it cool is the water pump.Now, that's a bit of a misnomer. It IS a pump, but it's pumping coolant, not pure water. Cooling off your engine is vital since it builds up heat whe... Read More Posted in Water Pump on April 05, 2025 Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat. Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can raise the pressure in your tires. If you are driving on overinflated tires, they won't have as much contact wi... Read More Posted in Tires on April 04, 2025 The New Blade in TownIf your windshield wipers are streaking and chattering when you turn them on in the rain or snow, it's time for a little "blade renewal." And when it comes to new wiper blades, there are some new designs that are worth a look.One of the latest is called the beam blade. It's different than conve... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 03, 2025 A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components?One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 02, 2025 |
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