Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)
December 7, 2025
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
Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?
November 30, 2025
We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green. One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test. Thats because these vehicles can be big polluters. Everyone wants their car to pass the test so they can continue the... More
Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
November 23, 2025
When you start your vehicles engine, theres another motor that makes that whole process possible. Its called the starter, and its a small electric motor that gets your vehicle running. As you can imagine, its quite a chore for a little electric motor to turn over the big engine that powers you... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Car Fix Libertyville?
November 16, 2025
Today's Car Fix Libertyville article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Libertyville drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in IL who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire bla... More
A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)
November 9, 2025
At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ... More
An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)
November 2, 2025
You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil for summer, hot-weather oil? While it may seem like it makes sense, there's some good news. Most drivers don't have to, and here's why. Engine oil can be made in different thicknesses. That thicknes... More
Go With the Flow (MAF Sensor Replacement)
October 27, 2025
A driver brought her vehicle into the shop the other day and told us how she was getting lousy fuel economy and that the engine was running rough. Plus, the Check Engine light was on. Our technician checked the code the engine had generated (why the Check Engine light was on) and found the prob... More
Command Performance (Engine Air Filter)
October 23, 2025
The internal combustion engine in your vehicle counts on two things that mix together to be burned in the engine for power: fuel and air. Both are important, of course. If you run out of fuel, your engine wont run at all. Since theres plenty of air around, you wont run out of air, but you coul... More
Automotive Tips from Car Fix Libertyville: Battery Testing
October 12, 2025
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Car Fix Libertyville when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Libertyville drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible... More
Let's Clear Some Things Up (Headlight Restoration)
October 5, 2025
You know how exposing your skin to sunlight can cause sunburn and other unhealthy things. Sunlight can also create major problems for your headlights. After they've been exposed to ultraviolet light, acrylic headlights can yellow and fog due to oxidation. And when that happens, less light can ... More