Illinois: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
October 27, 2019
Illinois residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... More
Don't Be Fuelish
October 20, 2019
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More
Homer Glen Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
October 13, 2019
Any Homer Glen driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Homer Glen residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of th... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
October 6, 2019
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More