Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Elgin, Illinois
May 28, 2018
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Elgin area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clean g... More
Budget for Maintenance in Elgin
May 20, 2018
Sometimes busy Elgin residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Illinois in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the... More
Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Elgin
May 14, 2018
Night driving in Elgin is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we just can't s... More
Engine Hydration for Elgin Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
May 8, 2018
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More
All About Your TPMS in Elgin
May 1, 2018
Elgin drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Illinois auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Elgin drivers to tell when a radia... More