Hanover Park Auto Repair

Important Maintenance for Cars with Turbochargers Turbochargers are a great way to add power and performance to your car, but they also require a little extra maintenance to keep them running smoothly. Here are some of the most important things you can do to maintain your car's turbocharger: Change the oil regularly. Turbocharged engines require more frequent oil changes than naturally aspirated engines. The oil in your turbocharger helps to lubricate the bearings and other moving parts, so it's important to keep it clean and fresh. Most manufacturers recommend changing the oil every 5,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first. Use the right oil. Not all oils are created equal when it comes to turbochargers. Look for an oil that is specifically designed for turbocharged engines. These oils are formulated to withstand the high temperatures and pressures that turbochargers operate under. Warm up the engine before driving. Turbochargers take a few minutes to ... read more

The used car market has been crazy since COVID traveled the world and changed everything.  Values have inflated to the point that cars once destined for auction or the scrap yard are polished up and sitting on dealer front lines with big CERTIFIED stickers on the window. Does it really mean anything? It depends on who is setting the standards, and if you bother to read them before you buy.  I used to run a shop that was an independent dealer and he was big into throwing that word around. However he backed it up. All the maintenance would be done. The filters got changed. The tires were replaced. The brakes done. Whatever was needed to get the vehicle to that like new "certified" status, it got done. Those cars needed drivers and nothing more.  I have a truck that I bought from a nationwide dealer and it was certified to a standard, but a standard well below mine. She needed tires, some fluid services, and an alignment but overall it was in good ... read more

People near Hanover Park IL often ask Kamphaus AutoCare and Emission how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual, or have your Hanover Park IL service advisor at Kamphaus AutoCare and Emission look up your vehicle in a service database. What you find is often a surprise to people – there are actually two service schedules. One is the regular schedule and the other is the severe service schedule. Service intervals are shorter on the severe service schedule. When asked, most folks in Hanover Park IL will say that their driving is normal and that the 'regular' schedule probably applies to them. 'Severe service' sounds pretty extreme – 'I don't drive like that'. Well, here is what the manufacturers say constitutes severe driving conditions; you can draw your own conclusions. If that's severe driving, what constitutes regular driving? Well, it would look something like ... read more