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 […]
Most Zion folks occasionally have days when they’ve got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Zion market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . […]
Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Zion auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with: Check your vehicle owner’s manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around twelve to fifteen thousand miles. Your browser does not support the video tag. […]
If you’ve ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that’s used by your vehicle’s electrical systems and also charges your car battery. Without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The […]
Your browser does not support the video tag. Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat and the water pump The water pump’s like […]
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn’t feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle’s wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into […]
We’ve all seen ILLINOIS auto owners do crazy things while driving to or from Waukegan. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It’s a wonder we even dare drive on ILLINOIS roads. The truth is that all of […]
Your browser does not support video The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Zion motorists and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us Zion motorists. Let’s get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your check engine light is flashing, that […]
Your browser does not support video Most Waukegan folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles — that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked […]
