Hello Evanston – let’s talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials – front, rear and in the middle. So you see, you’ve got a differential (or two or…
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If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That’s because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fuel injectors are under…
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You’ve likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle’s engine. Did you know that there’s one part that’s responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It’s called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of…
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Your vehicle’s suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump. To see your suspension system, you’ll have to look under your…
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Let’s talk shocks and struts. Shock absorbers and struts last a long time for Evanston, Rogers Park, Skokie and other area drivers and wear out pretty slowly for most vehicles. They’re easy to take for granted, but your shocks and struts do a very important job so you need to pay attention to them. They…
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Let’s talk shocks and struts. Shock absorbers and struts last a long time for Evanston, Skokie, Rogers Park, etc. drivers and wear out pretty slowly for most vehicles. They’re easy to take for granted, but your shocks and struts do a very important job so you need to pay attention to them. They keep your…
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Many Evanston, Rogers Park, Skokie and surrounding area drivers probably don’t think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that’s just what shocks and struts are. They’re all about ride control – keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion. Every time you hit a bump or…
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The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Evanston residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Illinois folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget that a damaged exhaust system can be deadly. That’s why…
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A good suspension system and shocks gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Evanston, Rogers Park, etc. drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality and safety concerns. So it’s a good idea for…
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Safety should always be an element of your car care. So even if you don’t care about how your car looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself — and other Evanston, Skokie drivers — on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes. Brakes need a regular inspection. There are parts that…
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