Fluids

Knowledge is Power (Battery Testing)

Its likely happened to you once or twice. You head to your vehicle, open the door, turn the key and lo and behold, your battery is dead. Now youre stranded, may have to get a jump or a tow, and youll definitely be late for wherever you were headed. While your vehicle may sometimes give you warni... Read More

Posted in Fluids on December 21, 2025

Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)

Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... Read More

Posted in Fluids on December 07, 2025

Need a New Battery? Call Car Fix Waukegan Today

Hello Waukegan drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Waukegan, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues ov... Read More

Posted in Fluids on November 16, 2025

Automotive Tips from Car Fix Waukegan: Battery Testing

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 ... Read More

Posted in Fluids on October 05, 2025

Wired! (Battery Cable Service)

Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... Read More

Posted in Fluids on July 28, 2025

The Car Fix Waukegan Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle

The automotive professionals at Car Fix Waukegan would like to give Waukegan drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at... Read More

Posted in Fluids on June 23, 2025

A Stitch in Time at Car Fix Waukegan

You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it.A driver noticed his vehicl... Read More

Posted in Fluids on June 16, 2025

A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)

If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... Read More

Posted in Fluids on April 27, 2025

Car Fix Waukegan Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles

Hello 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

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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