Braasch Automotive
211 Sola Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 847.428.5511

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Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away.  Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025

Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)

When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible.  It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Aug 04, 2024

Don't Store These in a Cold Vehicle (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)

The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was stopping for lunch. "Latex paint is water-bas...
Published on: Apr 21, 2020

Tips on TPS (The Throttle Position Sensor)

When you step on the accelerator, you expect your vehicle to speed up, not slow down.  But, what if it doesn’t?  That can be a big problem. The answer may be a problem with the sensor...
Published on: Apr 21, 2020

What Braasch Automotive Customers Should Know

There are some things Braasch Automotive customers should know about automotive service and repair in Gilberts. First and foremost, Braasch Automotive cares about you and your family's safety. And the...
Published on: Sep 08, 2017

Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z

You may not be familiar with all of the items on your Gilberts auto service center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the board...
Published on: Jul 08, 2017

Distracted Driving

When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking.  Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-ta...
Published on: Dec 16, 2016

Supplemental Restraint System – Airbags

After they’ve had an accident, some people wonder why their airbags didn't go off. Movies and television lead us to believe that airbags go off with the slightest bump. The reality is much more ...
Published on: Dec 10, 2016