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Your car 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 Northwest Auto & Tire, by a properly trained technician. Your browser does not support the video tag. It’s also very important to your service center to keep you […]

Today’s Northwest Auto And Tire post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won’t protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner’s manual. Of course, your Northwest Auto And Tire service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle. Your browser does not […]

Have you ever had an experience like this in Zion, ILLINOIS? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your check engine light started flashing! You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stopped flashing, but stayed on. […]

Most ILLINOIS auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning system can extend its life and prevent costly repair bills. Your […]

Zion drivers rely on their car’s coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it’s cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the coolant/water mix circulates back through the engine […]

Okay. You went to your local Zion car wash and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the check engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Zion service center, but on the way, the check engine light stops flashing, and […]

Let’s talk about  But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There’s also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes. Your browser does not support the video tag. Let’s step back. A new vehicle or truck […]

Warm weather or cold, Zion drivers still need to think about their vehicle’s air conditioning. Most Zion people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Northwest Auto And Tire, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air conditioning service, just as we do for transmission service, oil changes […]

Many Zion drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically, electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the internal parts. The power steering fluid also protects vehicle components from rust and corrosion. Your browser […]