You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...

Hey SOUTH BELOIT - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That...

SOUTH BELOIT consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that a...

If you are a driver in SOUTH BELOIT and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oi...

People in SOUTH BELOIT have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much ...

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...

These days many people in the SOUTH BELOIT area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started wit...

We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, IL folks were real sticklers about takin...

As SOUTH BELOIT consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in IL, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move...

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 u...

If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...

Sometimes we hear people in SOUTH BELOIT say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable,...

A lot of SOUTH BELOIT drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's  owner's  manual. It can be ...

Ask any SOUTH BELOIT man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the ro...

In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...

Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...

Buying a new car in SOUTH BELOIT is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do y...

Sometimes busy SOUTH BELOIT residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around IL in a Model T, yo...

About 90% of our driving decisions in the SOUTH BELOIT area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most SOUTH BELOIT drivers have experience...

SOUTH BELOIT area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for...