June 2026Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 28, 2026 Technician Training at Car Fix LibertyvilleYour vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Car Fix Libertyville in Libertyville. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive profes... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 21, 2026 Keeping Your CoolMost vehicles on the road use an engine coolant to help get the heat out of the engine so it can run at the temperature its designed to. Coolant also prevents your engine from freezing in cold weather and reduces corrosion in some components such as the radiator and water pump. After youve driv... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 14, 2026 Maintaining Your Diesel in LibertyvilleDiesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Libertyville area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Libertyvil... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 07, 2026 |
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