Keeping Your Engine Cool in Lockport, Illinois

January 27, 2019

The cooling system keeps Illinois vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Lockport. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Lockport drivers associate w... More

Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.

January 20, 2019

There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about. It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... More

Engine Hydration for Lockport Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump

January 13, 2019

The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More

Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Lockport Motorists

January 6, 2019

Lockport residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the ... More