Braasch Automotive
211 Sola Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 847.428.5511

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Making Sense of the O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor Replacement)

As you know, today’s vehicles rely on a lot of computers in them to keep them running clean and efficiently.  Those computers depend on information delivered by several sensors throughout t...
Published on: Nov 24, 2024

Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?

We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green.  One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test.  That’s...
Published on: Oct 20, 2024

Oxygen Sensor

Many people hear the term “oxygen sensor" and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen. But they don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down; your vehicle ...
Published on: May 28, 2020

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Diesel engines are appearing in more and more vehicles in nearly every category from compact cars to pick-up trucks to high-performance luxury vehicles.  In much of the world, 40% or more of pass...
Published on: Jun 07, 2017

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Gilberts neighborhoods that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.{{ image('https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.autonettv.com...
Published on: Nov 08, 2016

Exhaust

We’ve all heard a car or truck that needs a new muffler.  But there’s more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.  The exhaust system has three main functions: To safel...
Published on: Mar 13, 2016

Simple Answers from Braasch Automotive for Gilberts: Exhaust Service

{{ image('MzQy') }} Question:My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do?Braasch Automotive Answer:Let's get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly....
Published on: Mar 27, 2014