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The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)
It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes. And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fu...
Published on: May 05, 2024
On Board Diagnostics for Elk Grove Village Motorists
Some Elk Grove Village vehicle owners wonder why Rolando's Car Care and other Elk Grove Village auto repair shops charge a fee for vehicle diagnostics.
Receiving a diagnostic charge at Rolando's Ca...
Published on: Jan 28, 2024
Fuel Injector Cleaning at Rolando's Car Care
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time...
Published on: May 07, 2023
Automotive Tips from Rolando's Car Care: Making a Battery Last Longer
One thing all Elk Grove Village drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the termin...
Published on: Mar 05, 2023
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.
That kind of re...
Published on: Feb 26, 2023
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 yea...
Published on: Jan 15, 2023
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Elk Grove Village IL
When accidents occur in Elk Grove Village, IL, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical infor...
Published on: Jan 01, 2023
Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know ...
Published on: Nov 20, 2022