When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)
April 25, 2021
What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!). You have a wheel... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Loves Park, Illinois
April 18, 2021
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Loves Park, Illinois, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Loves Park, Illinois, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge.... More
The Right Oil for the Season (Engine Oil Viscosity)
April 11, 2021
As the temperatures plunge, certain types of engine oil may not flow as easily as they did when it was warmer. Makes sense, doesn't it? Just like molasses gets thicker as the temperature goes down, engine oil does the same thing. So, maybe you're wondering if you have to change your oil as the s... More
Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)
April 4, 2021
If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg... More