Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They havent been as common in Orland Park because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Orland Pa...
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Posted in Fuel System
on September 30, 2015
Hello Orland Park motorists! 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 wi...
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Posted in Alignment
on September 26, 2015
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation for us Orland Park motorists then ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leav...
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Posted in Inspection
on September 17, 2015
Power steering is standard on nearly every car and truck in Orland Park, Illinois these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump thats driven by a belt powered by the engine.
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Posted in Steering
on September 10, 2015
Orland Park drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers; safety equipment like airbags; and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in Orland Park but it does add qui...
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Posted in Fuel System
on September 02, 2015
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat fixed in Orland Park or your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 2006 a...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on August 27, 2015
Taking care of our tires is a critical part of car care for Orland Park drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some critical preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve MPG and extend the life of the tires, so its well worth th...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on August 26, 2015
There was a man in Orland Park 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 h...
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Posted in Steering
on August 12, 2015
Is your car sometimes hard to start on an early Orland Park 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 car's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, dif...
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Posted in Fuel System
on August 05, 2015
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering so many Orland Park auto owners have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your SUV 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 30, 2015
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