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Ever wondered how your vehicle’s A/C works? Here’s how in 6 steps
Imagine you have someplace to be and it’s a hot, steamy summer day. You don’t want to arrive a sweaty, wind-blown mess, so you turn on one of the marvels of modern automotive design: the air conditioner. It’s estimated that … Continue reading
Ever seen this dashboard light? If so, your power steering has a problem
There are a number of dashboard warning lights that can pop on at any minute. Everyone knows what the oil light and battery light are for, but a lot of them require pulling out the owners’ manual. In the coming … Continue reading
Sing it out with these road trip music suggestions!
The sun is shining, the breeze is blowing through your car or truck, and the music is playing. Sounds like a perfect drive, doesn’t it? But the music coming out of the speakers can make or break your trip. Slow, … Continue reading
Headed on a road trip? Come in for a pretrip inspection
It’s May, which means Memorial Day is right around the corner. Memorial Day means cookouts and parades, and it also means the beginning of summer road trip season. After a long winter, your vehicle needs some TLC before heading out. … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance, Oil Change, Preventive Maintenance, Road Trips, Safety, Tires
Tagged car maintenance, car repairs, car trips, duxler libertyville, oil changes, road trips, tires, vacation
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Ready to hit the road? Try these ideas for road trip fun
Now that the days are longer and there’s sunshine to spare, it’s time to think about heading out on the road for some fun. For the next several months we’ll be highlighting some road trip possibilities to jump start your … Continue reading
Need new tires? Duxler Libertyville is the place to go
Question: When I need tires, shouldn’t I look for a place like Pep Boys, Sears, Sam’s Club that offers me the best deal? After all, tires are tires, aren’t they? Answer: Actually, there’s a lot more to it than mounting … Continue reading
A bad idle air control valve will trigger your Check Engine light
Your car’s “Check Engine” or “Service Engine Soon” light can flash on for more than 1,400 different reasons, and in the coming months, we’re going to share with you what some of those reasons are. The light is part of … Continue reading
Find out if these common auto facts are true or myths
There’s all kinds of automotive information out there that many of us accept as gospel. But it turns out that much of what we think we know isn’t true. Here are some of the most frequently heard automotive myths and … Continue reading
Ignoring your timing belt can lead to big problems
Many people picture pistons or valves when thinking about the inside of an engine. Even though these parts are vital in creating power and allowing your vehicle to work, nothing is more important than your timing belt. Your timing belt … Continue reading
Posted in Parts, Preventive Maintenance, Timing Belt
Tagged car engine, parts, preventive maintenance, Timing belt
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