WarrantyKeep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Car Fix LibertyvilleThe function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Libertyville use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Car Fix L... Read More Posted in Warranty on November 01, 2026 Why Timing Belt Maintenance Can Save Your EngineOne part of your vehicle you probably never think of is the timing belt. It coordinates the rotation of the crankshaft (which converts the up and down motion of the pistons into rotation motion) and the camshaft (which opens and closes your engines valves). Its vital that the timing of these mov... Read More Posted in Warranty on October 25, 2026 Car Fix Libertyville On Your Serpentine BeltToday we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Libertyville, IL, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then... Read More Posted in Warranty on October 23, 2026 A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... Read More Posted in Warranty on October 11, 2026 Transmission Care in Libertyville, ILDo you have any plans around Libertyville, IL, for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you'll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing.You got the boat all ready. It's all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and the cooler's s... Read More Posted in Warranty on October 04, 2026 Easy on the Wheel (Power Steering)Steering a vehicle these days doesn't take much effort, but if you got behind the wheel back before power steering was invented, you'd need to practically have the strength of Hercules to turn the wheel. The first power steering systems widely available changed everything. Chrysler introduced... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 27, 2026 Car Fix Libertyville Advice on Buying New TiresToday's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Libertyville driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all IL seasons.Libertyville off-roaders should be excited about the option... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 20, 2026 Fuel Filter Service in Libertyville, ILThere are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 13, 2026 Ethics of Automotive Repair in LibertyvilleWe're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Libertyville automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 06, 2026 What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right m... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 30, 2026 |
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