Crosse Auto Repair

I have heard horror stories about timing belts breaking and causing permanent engine damage! How can I prevent this from happening to me? Understanding some general information about timing belts will help you to avoid a broken timing belt. First, timing belts should be replaced between 60,000 to 100,00 miles. So, you will need to start inspecting your belt for any wear periodically at the 60,000-mile point. Secondly, a timing belt, that is wearing out, will start make a ticking noise. If you hear this noise, be sure to make an appointment to have your belt checked. The other two things that can happen is a no start or when an engine is misfiring. Timing belts are the second most important maintenance item for vehicles; with oil changes being number one. A broken timing belt is a big deal! Although replacing it can be costly, having it break is even more costly.  

January 31st! We have made it through the first month of 2024! While some of us are thankful for the snowstorm we received, others are thankful it was just ONE big snowstorm (and secretly hoping it will be the only one!). February gives us another chance to continue any resolutions that we started in January. Or perhaps another chance to make changes that have been on our minds. Either way, February is a clean slate! Make it a good one!  

Can you still drive your car if the windshield has a crack in it? That all depends on the size, location and type of crack. Large cracks that are in your view while driving need immediate attention. Same is true for cracks that threaten the structural integrity of the car. Windshields do help support the strength of the frame around the windshield. When you have multiple cracks or cracks that spread to the edges of the windshield, contacting the professionals is needed. For smaller cracks that do not spread, there are options for a possible fix rather than replacing. Check with the professionals for all your options.  

This Friday, February 2nd, is Groundhog's Day! Are we going to have 6 more weeks of winter or will the next 6 weeks be more spring-like weather? The tradition is based in Pennsylvania and involves Punxsutawney Phil, a local groundhog. The following diary entry was posted on February 4th, 1841, of Berks County, Pennsylvania: "Last Tuesday, the 2nd, was Candlemas day, the day on which, according to the Germans, the groundhog peeps out of his winter quarters and if he sees his shadow he pops back for another six weeks nap, but if the day be cloudy he remains out, as the weather is to be moderate." So, Bob is wondering if he will be wearing his baseball cap or his winter hat the next 6 weeks. Place your vote in the comments: Thumbs Up = Phil did not see shadow-- 6 weeks milder weather Angry face = Phil saw shadow-- 6 weeks of winter weather  

Such a good reminder for this Monday. Having some time for ourselves may come easily for some of us. While for others, time for ourselves has to be specifically carved out of our day-to-day lives. I think back to when our children were growing up. Those relaxing or do-nothing moments definitely had to be planned! It was too easy to give all the attention to the kids and then no energy to spend time by ourselves as parents. And personal time for just us, (no spouses, friends or any human) DOESN'T HAPPEN unless you plan for it! While we may not have caught on right away... we definitely "caught on" soon enough! Now the kids are out of the house and those alone times comes easily. Sometimes too easily. One phone call, text or video chatting can change all that! Love those moments too!