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

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5 Reasons To Keep Your Car Well-Maintained

Thanks for visiting the E & J Auto Service auto care blog. Today's post lists 5 important reasons Chicago drivers should follow recommended maintenance schedules.1. Be SafeA well-maintained car doesn'...
Published on: Dec 07, 2025

A Pan You Don't Cook In (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You probably have a cabinet in your kitchen filled with pots and pans. Your vehicle has one very important pan in it as well. It's the pan that holds oil for your engine called, naturally, an oil pan....
Published on: Nov 16, 2025

Used Car Inspection at E & J Auto Service in Chicago

It's natural for Chicago drivers to be a little anxious when they buy a used car in the Chicago area; you worry that it has something wrong with it or that it hasn't been well maintained. If it's poss...
Published on: Oct 27, 2024

E & J Auto Service Technician Training Part 2

It’s very important to your service center to keep you happy and on the road.  You might be surprised at the amount of money service centers spend every year to make sure their technicians ...
Published on: Sep 08, 2024

Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)

No, ERG isn’t the sound a pirate makes.  It’s a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere.  In fact, ERG stands ...
Published on: Sep 01, 2024

Time To Take Another Look at Diesel Vehicles

Let's debunk some of the myths about diesel powered vehicles.1. Diesel Burns DirtyThis was true years ago. Since 2006, however, U.S. diesel vehicles have been required by law to use ultra-low-sulfur d...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024

Simple Answers from E & J Auto Service in Chicago: Winter Tires

Question What is the benefit of winter tires? Answer This is a good question.  Most new vehicles come with all-season tires that work pretty well in the winter conditions many people encounter...
Published on: Feb 18, 2024

Time To Take Another Look at Diesel Vehicles

Let's debunk some of the myths about diesel powered vehicles.1. Diesel Burns DirtyThis was true years ago. Since 2006, however, U.S. diesel vehicles have been required by law to use ultra-low-sulfur d...
Published on: Jan 10, 2024