Timing Belt Replacement – Why?
How To Keep Up With Factory Service Intervals
Service Intervals Today we’re going to talk about why following recommended service intervals is so important. Cars are very expensive, and we don’t want to have to replace them prematurely. The best way to ensure that you get maximum life out of your vehicle, is to keep up with the factory recommended service intervals. So why […]
Oil & Fluid & Leaks – Oh My!
Oil leaks, or anything else leaking out of your car is not just messy, it could be dangerous. Stepping on your brake pedal and having nothing happen, is not the time to realize that all that fluid leaking out of your car must have been the brake fluid. Yep, no brake fluid, no stopping the […]
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance Doesn’t Cost-It Pays So why is it so hard to remember to follow regular preventive maintenance on our vehicles? Probably a couple of reasons. One is that automotive maintenance items just don’t seem that urgent. All our neighbors can see our dead lawn, but no one knows how dirty our transmission fluid is. It’s easy to […]
Technician Training at Northwest Auto And Tire
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 happy and […]
Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
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 […]
How Your Check Engine Light Works
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. […]
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service
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 […]