Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Chicago
June 28, 2020
One Chicago automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Chicago, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and tran... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
June 21, 2020
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
Steering Clear in Chicago
June 14, 2020
Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More
When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)
June 7, 2020
What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!). You have a wheel... More