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

Engine and Exhaust

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Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?

We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green.  One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test.  That’s...
Published on: Dec 14, 2025

Catalytic Converter Replacement

Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planet’s air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter.  It’s in the...
Published on: Jun 29, 2025

Diesel Emissions Maintenance

You’ve probably noticed a lot more vehicles being offered with diesel engines.  Diesel is a very popular choice in much of the world.  North America is just starting to close the gap b...
Published on: Oct 16, 2023

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Chicago neighborhoods that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.{{ image('https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.autonettv.com/...
Published on: Jul 03, 2023

Simple Answers from E & J Auto Service for Chicago: Exhaust Service

{{ image('MzQy') }} Question:My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do?E & J Auto Service Answer:Let's get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly....
Published on: Sep 09, 2020

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Diesel engines are appearing in more and more vehicles in nearly every category from compact cars to pick-up trucks to high-performance luxury vehicles.  In much of the world, 40% or more of pass...
Published on: Aug 06, 2020

Exhaust Service at E & J Auto Service

Driving around Chicago, we've all heard a car or truck that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler. The exhaust system has three main functions: Safely ge...
Published on: Aug 19, 2017