November 2025Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?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... Read More Posted in Exhaust on November 30, 2025 Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)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... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 23, 2025 Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Car Fix Libertyville?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 bl... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 16, 2025 A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)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 ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 09, 2025 An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)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 thickne... Read More Posted in Oil Change on November 02, 2025 |
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