WarrantyCooling System ComponentsToday we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Waukegan auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in IL.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usually ... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 02, 2026 The Right Stuff (Choosing Replacement Parts)Let's face it. Vehicles are complicated machines, each having thousands of parts. And since they're subjected to heat, cold, vibrations, bumps and much more, these parts wear out and need to be replaced. When your service advisor says you need a new part, you may have many options. Let's say... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 26, 2026 Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Car Fix WaukeganHello Waukegan! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them m... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 19, 2026 The Car Fluid Most Drivers Forget—And Why It MattersHeres an automotive part you might not be familiar withthe differential. Its a component that transfers power from the driveshaft to the wheels. Its called a differential because the left and right drive wheels travel at different speeds when you make a turn. During that turn, the wheel on the ... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 12, 2026 DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 05, 2026 Automotive Tips from Car Fix Waukegan: Tire Replacement OverviewTires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Waukegan drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 28, 2026 Distracted DrivingWhen asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 21, 2026 Heat and your Tires (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)With hotter weather and brutal heat waves becoming more common, the pressure in your vehicle's tires goes up. After all, heat causes air to expand, and the air in your tires follows the laws of physics. Overinflated tires can reduce your vehicle's traction, cause a hard, punishing ride and make ... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 14, 2026 See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision. Not only do we not appreciate being blinded, fa... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 07, 2026 Car Fix Waukegan Tire Safety: Washington vs. LincolnWelcome to the Car Fix Waukegan automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Waukegan conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will actu... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 31, 2026 |
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