When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ...
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Posted in Fluids
on January 17, 2020
When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your heart beating faster. So here are some tips for getting ready for those inevitable colder temperatures.Mak...
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Posted in Winter Prep
on January 16, 2020
A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Orland Park drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle one that hauls h...
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Posted in Suspension
on January 15, 2020
One topic that hits the news in Illinois on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Illinois drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Orland Park who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel econom...
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Posted in Fuel System
on January 14, 2020
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna...
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Posted in Fluids
on December 01, 2019
All Orland Park drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Orland Park.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin...
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Posted in Drive Train
on November 24, 2019
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Orland Park 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)...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on November 17, 2019
Many Orland Park drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Orland Park area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Orland Park drivers, that ...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on November 10, 2019
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Orland Park, Illinois, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Illinois are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe...
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Posted in Fuel System
on November 03, 2019
Good vehicle care for us Orland Park residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required diff...
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Posted in Maintenance
on October 27, 2019
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