Alignment
Wheel Alignment
It’s no surprise that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are pointed in the same direction. That’s called wheel alignment. If your wheels are out of alignment you may notice that your vehicle pulls to one side or the other. Something that drivers won’t notice right away, but will if they keep driving…
Read MoreFuel Saving Tip – Check Your Alignment
Imagine you’re up in the arctic on a dog sled. Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground fast. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side. That would slow you…
Read MoreHow Do I Know When I Should Get My Tires Rotated and Balanced?
The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the auto manufacturer. The interval is typically around 5,000 miles but could range from 3,000 to 8,000 miles. The background question for drivers is why do tires need to be rotated? Front tires wear differently than the rear tires…
Read MoreRoad Construction Can Be Tough on Vehicles
Summer is the main season for road construction, which means there’s a good chance you’ll hit a bump or two, or come across loose stones and other hazards associated with construction zones. These road conditions can be tough on a vehicle’s steering and suspension systems and can throw out the alignment, while loose stones have…
Read MoreHow Do I Know When I Need a Wheel Alignment?
When Plainfield auto owners’ wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When they are out of alignment, most Illinois drivers notice a couple of things. First the Car or SUV pulls to one side when driving. It could be slight or pretty severe. If your wheels have been out of alignment…
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