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Triangle Auto Service, Inc
4060 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
773-539-5858
Certified Mechanics Articles
differential service
What Is A Differential And Do You Have One?
With front-wheel
drive being so common these days in Chicago, Illinois, the differential
is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Chicago
drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive
differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's...read more
Menu board Chicago
Triangle Auto Service Helps You Decipher The Menu Board: Part 2
Chicago
service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide.
Some Chicago drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the
board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services
that might be listed.
Triangle...read more
Motor Mounts Chicago
aNew motor mount. When motor mounts begin to wear the rubber part of the mount will develop cracks. These cracks then become larger from the mount holding the engine in place. A broken motor mount can lead to unnecessary repairs because of the additional movement in the motor. Triangle Auto Service 4060 N. Elston Chicago, Illinois...read more
What to do in case of an accident in Chicago
aWhat To Do In Case Of An Accident in Chicago
Screeching
tires, crunching metal – it’s an accident! If you’ve ever been in a car
accident in Chicago, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be.
It’s hard to think straight and know what to do.
Let’s review what you should do in case of an accident:
When
an...read more
Timing belt replacement Chicago
Timing Belt Replacement in Chicago
Today we want to talk
about timing belts. They’re something that many Chicago drivers don’t
know much about and yet your vehicle won’t run if it’s broken – and it
could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken
timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even though timing...read more
Menu boards
Let’s talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Chicago, Illinois service centers like Triangle Auto Service have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don’t know what these services really are unless they ask. Let’s go down a typical list, in alphabetical order, starting with air conditioning...read more
Nitrogen tire inflation
So, everyone in the Chicago Illinois area knows how great helium is –
you know, party balloons, squeaky voices. But a lot of people around
Chicago still haven’t heard about the benefits of nitrogen in your
tires, and how it can help your tires. Here’s some great advice from
AutoNetTV, brought to you by Triangle Auto Service.
Nitrogen...read more
Recalls
No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice to Chicago residents and to fix the car free of charge. The manufacturer then tries to contact everyone who owns that type of car...read more
Auto Diagnostic
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service
technician at Triangle Auto Service in Chicago Illinois is diagnosing a
problem before it can be fixed.
Cars are made up of a bunch of
complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any
given symptom. So it’s challenging to track down the actual...read more
Used car inspection
So you’ve bought a used car in the Chicago area. How do you know what you’re getting? It is hard to know what you’re getting because people in the Chicago area sell cars for different reasons. Think about why you’ve sold cars. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you wanted to run away from. Maybe it was a little of...read more
Power steering noise
For most of us living in the Chicago area, it is hard to remember life without power steering – cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steering fluid that provides assist for steering. Most...read more
TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC
Some Chicago car owners wonder why Triangle Auto Service and other
Chicago auto repair shops charge a fee for diagnostic services.
Think
about it: When you hire a local Chicago HVAC technician to check out a
problem with your air conditioner you’ll probably pay a diagnostic fee.
When you visit your Old irving park doctor for a health...read more
Fully certified mechanics
We are family owned and operated since 1966, we have serviced Chicago's cars, light trucks as well as medium duty trucks. Triangle has the tools and knowledge to work on all foreign and domestic vehicles. With pride, we offer services in the following areas:
- Oil changes / scheduled...read more
Chicago General
Auto Repair
- Towing Available
- Car Heating & Cooling Systems
- Certified Air Conditioning Specialists
- Brake Service
- Auto Emission Repair
- Extended Vehicle Warranties Accepted
- Routine Maintence Packages
- Fleet Accounts Welcome
Heavy Duty & Industrial Vehicle Applications
- New Complete Truck Radiators in Stock
- HD Truck Radiator, Repair, Recore, Replace
- Fork Lifts, Busses, Earth Moving Equipment
- Fuel Tanks, Repair, Replace, Flush
- CAC Recore, Repair, Replace, Clean
- Steam Coils, Repair, Replacement
- Aluminum Welding
- Fleet Accounts Welcome
Wholesale & Extended Warranty
Auto Parts
- Same/Next Day Delivery
- 12/12 Auto Parts Warranty
- Power Steering Racks & Gears
- Complete A/C Line
- A/C Compressors w/Clutch
- Radiators & Condensers
- Cooling Fan Assemblies
- Labor Warranty Available
