Maintenance

  • Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Zion
      There's a segment of the Zion area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management ...
    Published on: Nov 06, 2014
  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any Zion 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 road today...
    Published on: Feb 06, 2017
  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at Northwest Auto And Tire
    Many Zion car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) s...
    Published on: Jun 13, 2017
  • Let Northwest Auto And Tire Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Zion 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 new, in...
    Published on: May 22, 2018
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    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...
    Published on: Jul 23, 2018
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Northwest Auto And Tire?
    Today's Northwest Auto And Tire article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Zion drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in ILLINOIS who think that severe s...
    Published on: Nov 11, 2018
  • Trickle Down Technology
    Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
    Published on: Nov 18, 2018
  • Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
    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 ...
    Published on: Dec 30, 2018
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    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...
    Published on: Aug 30, 2020