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Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with ...
Published on: Jun 15, 2025
A Bumpy Ride (Strut Assembly Replacement)
If you’ve noticed your vehicle’s ride has lately been bumpy or you’re hearing strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need new struts. The strut assembly is par...
Published on: Nov 17, 2024
Winter Watch List (Winter Maintenance Items)
Don't love winter weather? Here's a list of four things you need to keep a watch on during the winter months.
Let's start with coolant levels. Coolant is as important in cold weather as it is i...
Published on: Nov 10, 2024
Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)
Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat.
Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can rai...
Published on: Oct 13, 2024
Prepare Your Windshield for Winter (Wiper Blades and Fluid for Freezing Temperatures)
Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For example, winter tires give you better traction on snow. But some parts of your vehicle that ma...
Published on: Mar 24, 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
Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)
Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering f...
Published on: Jun 04, 2023
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