Most cars and trucks have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Orland Park drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Orland Park. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went fas...
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Posted in Transmission
on February 26, 2015
Most people in the Orland Park area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safe...
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Posted in Service Intervals
on February 20, 2015
The cooling system keeps Illinois auto owners's engines from overheating while they are driving around Orland Park, Tinley Park and Orland Hills. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen. The rad...
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Posted in Cooling System
on February 10, 2015
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Orland Park, Illinois carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969? New cars sold in the Orland Park area have as many as twelve networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) ...
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Posted in Dashboard
on February 03, 2015
Bad air quality while you're driving around Orland Park is nothing to sneeze at. But seriously, more and more vehicles these days come equipped with a cabin air filter. Since they're fairly new on the scene, a lot of folks don't know about them yet. These filters clean the air in the...
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Posted in Air Conditioning
on January 27, 2015
People in Orland Park have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues? Some new vehicle manufacturers in Orland Park are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,00...
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Posted in Maintenance
on January 23, 2015
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Orland Park car owners can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Illinois expressways. If one of the front t...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on January 16, 2015
Orland Park car owners often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is. Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane ratin...
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Posted in Fuel System
on January 08, 2015
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Orland Park car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and - well a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Orland Park, Illinois folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer. Fortunately, with the current state of ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on January 01, 2015
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Orland Park highway? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the batter...
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Posted in Parts
on December 24, 2014
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