Have You Serviced Your Fuel System Lately

Have You Serviced Your Fuel System Lately

Are you around Plainfield, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Illinois thinking to yourself if you have serviced your fuel system lately? Servicing your fuel system sooner than later is always better then to late later. Do you want to know why? Let us break it down for you.

Well for starters before we break it down for you maybe we should tell you what consists of your vehicles fuel system.

• Fuel Filter • Fuel Pump • Fuel Line • Fuel Tank • Fuel Injector • Fuel Pressure Regulator • Carburetor • Throttle Body • Fuel Pressure Sending Unit • Level Sensor

Fuel Filter Replacement Service In Plainfield, IL

So maybe your wondering how do you service your fuel system? Well since you wondered, we will tell. Typically you start with your basic fuel filter replacement service. If applicable a fuel filter replacement service is the way to go. As in a clean, flowing, fuel filter will allow your gas to move from your gas tank to your combustion chamber with ease, as the way it was designed to.

What happens if I don’t change my fuel filter properly? Know one wants to pay for a costly fuel pump replacement service. If you find out “after the fact” you could of saved 400-1000 dollars if you would of just changed your fuel filter as preventive maintenance, you may kick yourself for it so to say. There is a lot of things that help make your vehicle’s engine last. One of the most important is clean, free flowing, fuel. Which know engine can live without.

How do I know if I need to change my fuel filter? For one you can always check your maintenance schedule. Two you can bring it to our auto repair shop in Plainfield, Illinois and will actually check it out for free of any charges. Three sometimes it will cause your check engine light to come on and produce several different codes which one happens to include a P0300 random cylinder misfire. Which if not taken care of in a timely manner can cause catastrophic engine failure. Don’t get me wrong P0300 can mean a lot of different things not just a restricted fuel filter.

Does your vehicle have fuel injector’s? Do you think your vehicle likes drinking dirty fuel? That is like asking someone if they like drinking out of the toilet. LOL, kind of funny but imagine your fuel injectors are like straws. Hence something over a certain size will not fit or if it does it gets clogged and creates a problem. As in a misfire typically. A problem that could of been prevented. Which misfires eventually will cause major problems. Not to mention the cost of some fuel injectors these days, oh don’t forget the labor to change them. Is your engine running funny?

How often do I have to change my fuel filter? There are typically two things that affect how often you need to replace your fuel filter. They are, drum roll please. #1 Where you drive. #2 Where you buy your gas. Hence (#1) if you drive a lot on dirt, gravel, dusty roads, your fuel filter will have a harder time keeping the fuel clean. Where in the long run you’ll have to change your fuel filter more often. Maybe your starting to feel a loss of power and or pick up?

Also (#2) the way gas stations maintain their fuel tanks differ from station to station. Hence some clean their tanks regularly and or properly. Then some seem to have forgotten then procedure. If they forget where do you think the contaminate that was suppose to be filtered out goes? Boom lucky guess, into your fuel tank, through your fuel filter, passed your injectors into your engine, if the fuel is lucky enough to make it that far. Hence that is a big reason for fuel injector failure, problems, and or bigger repair bills. But think about it, maybe you stay on top of your fuel filter replacement services and you have nothing to worry about. Are you worried?

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Automotive Fuel System Basics For Plainfield, IL, Plus Beyond

Your vehicle’s engine requires a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. Know one want to waste money? But if you do stop by and please drop it off. Your fuel filter’s job is to clean dirt, rust, contaminants out of your fuel well before it gets to your engine. When your fuel filter clogs you may actually choke off your and worst case senario die out while your driving, who knows where, then may need to pay for tow. Another case we see a lot of times your vehicle won’t start or run as soon as it gets cold out. Why? Because your clogged fuel filter may have water in it and or some other material that may freeze at certain temperatures and since you didn’t change it now your stuck, late for work, blowing off that first date, etc. Remember changing your filter if applicable is preventive maintenance in most cases. Sometimes as early as 30,000 miles. Earlier is always better than too late.

Simply The Best

Auto Repair In Plainfield

★★★★★

“ These guys are simply the best in the Midwest. Probably even farther, but I do not go that far to get my car repaired. Now having said that, Ron and the gang are as honest as it is going to get. Sometimes a little too honest. But at least you know the truth. I have brought three different vehicles to Ron in the last 18 months. In all 3 cases, he fixed the cars as quick as possible, and was highly fair in cost. Interestingly, the first one, a Ford Explorer, was deemed unrepairable by both the Ford dealer mechanic and another repair shop. So we found Last Chance since it was literally our Last Chance. That, and the fact we passed it everyday on the way home. You know what they say- Location, Location, Location! Well, we brought it into Ron, and after a very long conversation about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness, Ron got his guys to work and they pinpointed the problem and fixed it in one day's time. It was seriously impressive, and surprisingly cheap (Ron- if you read this do not raise prices). Best of all, it was fixed. Well then there was the BMW. That was a nightmare scenario that Ron and his guys were able to fix up for us and get it back on the road again. Word to the wise- avoid at all costs any BMW dealers located in Naperville. Whatever you do, no matter if your name is Bill, or your name is Jacob, avoid it. Well we just got to visit Spa Ron for a third time with the Escape. Problem diagnosed, repaired, and returned in less than 1 day. He always makes time, not only for us, but for every customer. I cannot figure out how they do it, but I do see the garage opened after 7PM on the way home from baseball practice with my son a lot. So maybe they throw time at it. Whatever it is, they do a fantastic job at fixing problems and getting customers moving again. Thanks Ron and team for all that you have done, and all that you have yet to do for our family's cars. One last note: You MUST take the time to meet with Sherry. Or is it Sheri. Or is it Sherri. Or perhaps it French, Cherie. Like Mon Cherie. Whatever- she is too cool for school. Without Sheri, or Sherry, or etc... Last Chance might be Lost Chance. Just kidding! She is the beautiful face of the franchise, and her pleasant and friendly smile greets you when you stop in. Be sure to chat with her- she is a rib tickler.”

- Kevin S

Heat Not Working

Auto Repair In Plainfield

★★★★★

“ The heat in our 2006 Nissan Pathfinder was not working and it needed the u-joints replaced, so we brought it to Last Chance Auto Repair on the recommendation of a friend. Let's face it, no matter kind of high praise I may hear about a mechanic, I will always approach my first visit with a sense of dread and skepticism. I don't know THAT much about cars and I'm not made of money, so it is going to take quite a bit to gain my trust. This being said, I am pleased to report that my LCAR experience was every bit as good as my friend said it would be! What really stood out was the superior customer service. Sherri was pleasant and efficient in taking down my information and concerns about the car, and made sure I knew up front what their labor rate was (they even have a sign hung up stating this information). I hadn't previously experienced this kind of transparency with an auto repair shop, and it was much appreciated. She told me they would get back to me promptly with a diagnosis, and not start working on the vehicle without my consent. A few hours later I received a call from Ron and he confirmed what I already knew about the need for a u-joint replacement. With regards to the heater, he told me that the problem could be remedied by removing the core and soaking it in radiator flush. This was a pleasant surprise as the dealer had said the heater core would need to be replaced. Ron stated that the soaking procedure was not something most places would do and I believe him. When it came time to pick up and pay the next evening I dealt with Corry, Ron's son, as everyone else left early to attend some continuing education classes. Corry continued the top notch customer service in taking the time to educate me on exactly how my final billing amount was determined. He expressed a genuine concern in making sure I felt the price was fair and my overall experience satisfactory, which it was! I am very happy to have found a reliable mechanic, and will certainly be returning for next maintenance or repair job.”

- Ben J

Great Experience

Auto Repair In Plainfield

★★★★★

“ I had a great experience with Last Chance Auto Repair. I have never needed a real auto shop until now. Up until now, my dad was my mechanic, since I drove newer cars that didn't need more than regular maintenance. I didn't even know the first thing about calling a tow truck. Who do I call? Where do they take my car? My husband's car wouldn't start on a Tuesday morning. After replacing the battery, the car still would not start. On Wednesday morning, I called Last Chance, who has their own towing service. By Wednesday afternoon, tow truck driver Zach had picked up the car. By Thursday afternoon, I spoke with Sheri who quoted me exactly what the problem was and the price. She followed up with a second phone call to tell me that, in order to replace the starter, they had to remove and replace something to get to the starter. The heads up was much appreciated; I like that I can trust this place to contact me before ringing up a bill in my name. I didn't hear from anyone all day Friday, so I called on Saturday afternoon to investigate. I spoke with Ron, whom I spoke to during several other phone calls, but I could tell by his tone that he was definitely distracted and busy. There's a reason he works with cars and not people. Don't let his dry humor or shortness deter you from getting your car fixed here. The car was ready to pick up on Saturday, so we drove over. The garage is tiny, and it seems that there aren't a ton of employees, so if you're ringing their phone off the hook, there probably isn't anyone there manning the phone. It was a little frustrating at times talking to Ron, he always sounded surprised ("we have a Honda Accord here?"), but during most phone calls he was quite pleasant. Zach and Sheri were also very courteous and polite on the phone. When all was said and done, replacing the starter (including some gaskets and something else), plus the cost of the tow truck, minus the 10% off Yelp check-in deal, we spent around $450 - basically a car payment, which is by far better than being strapped with monthly payments.”

- Angela P

Overall rating: ★★★★★ based on 108 reviews.