What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
June 30, 2022
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Lake In The Hills, Illinois, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Lake In The Hills drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so ... More
Problems with Suspension Solved at Tuffy Lake In The Hills in Lake In The Hills
June 29, 2022
A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Lake In The Hills 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 workhorse vehicle one that h... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Lake In The Hills
June 28, 2022
With high fuel prices in Lake In The Hills, Illinois, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of phys... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Lake In The Hills, Illinois
June 27, 2022
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Illinois environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Lake In The Hills drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in ... More
Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)
June 26, 2022
You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its own and starts going crazy. Most of the ti... More
Cruisin' on Down Main Street
June 19, 2022
When automakers first came out with cruise control, it was a real luxury item. The older cruise controls used a mechanical vacuum system but it worked. Well, some of the time. Now days, cruise control is all electronic, thanks to computers. It's reliable and a real convenience on long trips. ... More
Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
June 12, 2022
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair. Experts say wha... More
No Fountain of Youth (Aging Tires)
June 5, 2022
Can you think of anyone who enjoys aging? Wrinkles where you don't want them, gray hair, eyes that won't focus any more, no stamina. Believe it or not, your tires age, too, and they don't get better the older they get. And here's the important thing to know, even if they can still pass a tread... More