WarrantyKeep It Smooth: Chassis LubricationIf you have a truck, SUV or older car, chances are your vehicle has grease chassis fittings that need regular maintenance. Having them lubricated can give you a smoother, quieter ride and prevent more expensive repairs down the road. Its especially important on parts that have to move a lot, es... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 23, 2026 Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around WaukeganWith high fuel prices in Waukegan, IL, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?Do some res... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 16, 2026 A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad. But there's one more component to keep an especially sharp eye on during winter: your alternator. ... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 09, 2026 Cooling 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 |
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