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When you have a problem with your cooling system, it’s not just inconvenient, but if the problem is not addressed promptly, it can damage your vehicle’s engine. Your radiator, fan, water pump, and an assortment of hoses and connections comprise your cooling system. If any of these components fail, your engine can overheat. While most of the time you will just need to let the car cool off, refill the radiator, and head over to the mechanic, if the thermostat stops working, you can damage your engine before you realize...

An overheating car engine is a problem that needs to be addressed immediately. Car engines can overheat for a number of reasons, including a leaky cooling system, broken water pump, and clogged hose—just to name a few. You’ll know that your engine is overheating when you notice steam coming from below the car hood, a strange smell, and/or a change to your engine temperature gauge on the dashboard. Turn off the AC and turn on the heat. Running the air conditioner may put additional stress on the engine. It may...

At Bucaro Brothers Auto Care, we provide the very best car engine cleaning service in Lincoln Park and surrounding neighborhoods, and we’re often asked, “What is an engine flush, and does my vehicle need one?” An engine flush is a way of removing harmful gunk and grime from your engine. A solvent is poured into your engine, and it idles for a few minutes to let the cleaning agent reach all the places oil would normally go. The solvent is then drained and fresh oil placed in your vehicle’s engine....

You’re ready to pile groceries in the car. You’re leaving work. You’re heading home from your in-laws’ house. No matter the occasion, realizing that there’s something wrong with one or more of your power door locks can be frustrating and stressful. Fortunately, many issues are easily fixed by our experts, who provide car door lock repair services in Lincoln Park. Possible Causes There are many issues that can cause your power locks to stop working: Your key fob is faulty or has a dead battery. Sometimes the answer is in...

Just like your home furnace going out on the first really cold day in December, your vehicle’s air conditioner is likely to act up just in time for sweltering summer heat. That’s why it’s vital to check your car’s air conditioning system at least once per season (preferably twice) to make sure it’s working as it should. This is because the most common issues that occur with a car’s AC are due to poor maintenance. There are several reasons why your vehicle’s AC might malfunction including these listed here. Freon...

As an automobile owner, there may come a time when you want to put your vehicle in storage for a while. Maybe you’re going on a long vacation, or a different area of the country for a month or more for work, or you may have a classic car that you store during the winter months. No matter the reason, you should take certain precautions to ensure your car will be ready to go when you are. Where Will You Store Your Car? Where you store your car really depends...