by Craig Leach | Oct 28, 2015 | Blog
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Joliet drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure. Timing belts are very problematic to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt...
by Craig Leach | Oct 21, 2015 | Blog
There are several critical factors that go into how often Joliet motorists should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out – especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether it’s a lot of bugs and...
by Craig Leach | Oct 15, 2015 | Blog
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced when they are no longer able to hold a full charge. Batteries are a big ticket item for most Joliet car owners and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as...
by Craig Leach | Oct 7, 2015 | Blog
Your serpentine belt drives critical engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some automobiles it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pulleys...
by Craig Leach | Sep 26, 2015 | Blog
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Joliet car owners often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a...
by Craig Leach | Sep 24, 2015 | Blog
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining ideal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. The service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be replaced...
by Craig Leach | Aug 6, 2015 | Blog
All of us Joliet car owners know we have to get the oil changed in our sedans periodically. That’s just part of good car care. But when Joliet service professionals change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That’s why they sometimes let you know that...
by Craig Leach | Aug 6, 2015 | Blog
A vehicle’s suspension system is tough. It can last for years and tens of thousands of miles for Joliet 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...
by Craig Leach | Apr 8, 2013 | Blog
Joliet drivers rely on their car’s coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your sedan engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it’s cooled by air flowing over the...
by Craig Leach | Apr 8, 2013 | Blog
There’s a segment of the Plainfield population that’s not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Mistaken perceptions have crept into the IL. area over time. Many Plainfield motorists think the root lies in the fact that modern cars are so reliable. Reliability has...
