Your Car’s Fuel Pump 30 Jan 2019, 4:00 pm

Triangle Radiator & Auto Service – Your Car’s Fuel Pump The fuel pump’s task is to send fuel from your car's gas tank to the engine. Fuel pumps are typically powered electrically and can be located either in or on the car’s fuel tank. The convenience and cost of fuel pump replacement is based on

Your Car’s Timing Belt 23 Jan 2019, 4:00 pm

Triangle Radiator & Auto Service – Your Car’s Timing Belt Replacement A timing belt is simply a notched rubber belt that allows your car’s crankshaft to drive the camshaft which, as a result, opens and shuts the valves. Without a timing belt, the engine cannot run. Timing Belt Replacement in Chicago, IL There are a

Vehicle Air Conditioning 16 Jan 2019, 4:00 pm

Triangle Radiator & Auto Service – When Air Conditioning Fans Slow Down If the fan motor in your vehicle no longer works at the speed it used to, then it is probably because it is simply worn down from many years of use or has other problems that restrict proper airflow. In the event the

How Often Should Your Car’s Engine Coolant Be Changed? 9 Jan 2019, 4:00 pm

Triangle Radiator & Auto Service - How Often Should Your Car's Engine Coolant Be Changed? This is an issue that can vary according to each vehicle. In general, though, we tend to suggest an engine coolant change every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. The majority of vehicles these days use extended life engine coolant that is

Causes of a Noisy Muffler 2 Jan 2019, 4:00 pm

Triangle Radiator & Auto Service - Causes of a Noisy Muffler Exhaust problems can often be diagnosed by listening to unfamiliar noises or just by taking a quick look beneath your vehicle. Probably one of the most frequent exhaust problems is a rattling noise, which could be caused by a number of different things. In

When to Replace Shock Absorbers 26 Dec 2018, 4:00 pm

Triangle Radiator & Auto Service - Quality Service for Chicago's Cars and Trucks - When Replace Shock Absorbers When to replace a vehicle's shock absorbers and struts depends on a number of variables, such as how many miles on the vehicle and what kind of road surfaces those miles were on. When to Replace Shock

Essential Items To Have In Your Vehicle For Safety 19 Dec 2018, 4:00 pm

Vehicle Safety Items - Triangle Radiator & Auto Service - Affordable Car Care for Chicagoland - Be Prepared - Essential Items To Have In Your Vehicle For Safety With the unpredictable winter weather drivers face in Chicago, it's hard to know exactly when you might need an emergency kit containing Vehicle Safety Items - which is

How Can I Tell If My Car’s Radiator Has Coolant Leaks? 12 Dec 2018, 4:00 pm

Triangle Radiator & Auto Service - How Can I Tell If My Car's Coolant Leaks? You'll be alerted to a radiator leak when your vehicle's temperature warning light turns on. It's a sign that there is a cooling system issue that could be caused by leaking either from the radiator unit itself or from another

Common Suspension Problems 5 Dec 2018, 4:00 pm

Triangle Radiator & Auto Service - Affordable Service for Cars and Trucks - A Look at Common Suspension Problems A vehicle's suspension system is built to optimize the friction between the road and the vehicle's tires, as well as improve driver comfort and steering stability. Suspension components like springs, shock absorbers, anti-roll bars and the

Common Coolant System Problems 28 Nov 2018, 4:00 pm

Triangle Radiator & Auto Service - Common Coolant System Problems Steam billowing out from under your hood or a temperature warning light switching on are signs to pull off the road and turn off your vehicle before it overheats. These are leading signs of a problem with your vehicle's cooling system. Common Coolant System Problems -