E & J Auto Service
5738 W Irving Park Rd, Illinois 60634 | (773) 725-9414

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Extend The Life Of Your Cooling System In Chicago

{{ image('MzEx') }} Our vehicles operate in a wide range of outside Chicago temperatures. That's why use testing grounds from the frozen tundra to the blistering desert. Your vehicle engine antifreez...
Published on: Dec 22, 2024

Cooling System Service At E & J Auto Service

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in Chicago and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled dow...
Published on: Dec 08, 2024

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Chicago residents who are old enough have probably heard the term “fan belt”. Back in the day the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the engin...
Published on: Oct 20, 2024

The Hot Switch (Coolant Vacuum Valve Switch)

When the weather gets cooler, you want the cabin of your vehicle to stay warm.  When you switch on the heat, you may find the air that comes out of the vents just isn't hot.  The problem co...
Published on: Mar 10, 2024

E & J Auto Service Tech Question On Your Head Gasket

Question My name is Landon.  I bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe.  They said my head gasket went out.  What can I do to prevent this from happening again? ...
Published on: Oct 31, 2023

Cooling System Service At E & J Auto Service

{{ image('Mjkz') }} Your vehicle cooling system's job is to keep your engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then ...
Published on: Oct 09, 2023

Thermostat

The thermostat is an important part of your cooling system. Your vehicle’s thermostat performs a similar function to the thermostat in your home. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a c...
Published on: Mar 26, 2023

E & J Auto Service Advice on Your Cooling System

Last week I was out running errands and my temperature warning light came on – total panic!  I pulled over and my car was overheating After it cooled down, I went right in to my service ce...
Published on: Feb 13, 2023