Have you ever had an experience like this in Orland Park, Illinois? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but st...
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Posted in Dashboard
on July 11, 2022
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Orland Park drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, ...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on July 10, 2022
You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its own and starts going crazy. Most of the ti...
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Posted in Windshield Wipers
on July 10, 2022
Here's a question for Orland Park, Illinois : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.)Many cond...
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Posted in Transmission
on July 09, 2022
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons...
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Posted in Service Intervals
on July 08, 2022
Most Orland Park residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Orland Park drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Illinois gas prices, we've all heard about ...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on July 07, 2022
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Orland Park drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent ...
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Posted in Steering
on July 06, 2022
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on July 05, 2022
There was a man in the Orland Park area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Illinois highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home...
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Posted in Steering
on July 04, 2022
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Orland Park drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Orland ...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on July 03, 2022
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