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You Are the Fluid Detective! (Leaking Fluids)
When you see some liquid sitting underneath your vehicle, your mind starts churning. Is that normal? Is that something serious, or did I just spill my drink? Here’s a quick list of what th...
Published on: Dec 21, 2025
Sniffing Out a Problem
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that nee...
Published on: Mar 27, 2022
Barb City Automotive Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
Hello IL! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not?...
Published on: Jun 06, 2021
The Barb City Automotive Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
The automotive professionals at Barb City Automotive would like to give Dekalb drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming ...
Published on: Feb 09, 2020
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally impo...
Published on: Jun 02, 2019
The Barb City Automotive Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let...
Published on: Feb 03, 2019
Procrastination Prevention in Dekalb
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). An...
Published on: Dec 16, 2018
Barb City Automotive Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Dekalb r...
Published on: Nov 25, 2018