Crosse Auto Repair

As in many situations, your truck could be losing power and running rough for different reasons. I would first look at the spark plugs and maybe spark plug wires as possible issues. The purpose of a spark plug is to produce the “spark” necessary to ignite the gas and air in your truck’s engine. When this happens a combustion reaction takes place that provides energy to your truck. Each spark plug, in your vehicle, sits in its own cylinder. So if your vehicle has 4, 6 or 8 cylinders it also has the same number of spark plugs. Each spark plug has a wire as well. The spark plug wires generally get replaced at the same time as the spark plugs. They become brittle and then need replacement. To watch a short video on spark plugs; click on the link below

Most of us know that an alignment will align or straighten the wheels on our vehicles to factory specifications. So, why is this so important? Benefits of an alignment Having the tires in alignment will reduce the wear on them. It’s kind of like your spine, when it’s out of alignment, then your body has to overcompensate for that misalignment. In turn, some muscles are stretched more than they should. Our bodies then do not work as well as they should. Your car’s wheels are the spine and when they are not aligned your car has to work harder at going straight down the road. Signs an alignment is needed Here are some indications that your vehicle needs an alignment: 1) when you get new tires put on 2) abnormal tire wear 3) pulls to one side (steering wheel is off center) 4) slamming your car into a curb 5) the suspension or steering has worn out or has broken parts. You should have your car’s alignment checked once a year. This should be done earlier if your car is experiencing any ... read more

What is a fuel tank pressure sensor? This sensor is part of the emissions system. It reads how much pressure is in the fuel system and can detect a leak. If a leak is detected, your vehicle may not be running smoothly or may stall. You could also have gas in the vacuum hose or into the oil system

With your car’s steering pulling to the left, you will want to get this checked out much sooner than later. This raises a red flag for safety. There are several issues that would cause a vehicle to pull to the left (or right). It could be as simple as uneven tire pressure or misalignment of the suspension to more serious issues, such as brake problems or a wheel bearing issue. Keeping your brakes and wheel bearings in good condition are essential for the safe operation of your car

Oh oh. We both know a groaning noise is not normal. Cars are like us, we make noises when we don’t feel well. Of course this means a phone call to set up an appointment is needed. One of our mechanics will raise up your car and check to see if the tires are loose by wiggling the wheel. He/ she will grasp the top and bottom of the tire, to see if it moves along the vertical axis. If it does, your car most likely has damaged wheel bearings. A wheel bearing is a set of steel balls held together by a metal ring called a race. They help wheels spin fast with as little friction as possible. Wheel bearings allow your wheels to spin freely. Sealed bearings can last up to 85,000 to 100,000 miles. If you don’t replace a damaged wheel bearing before it fails completely, the wheel will completely seize up. and then safety becomes a big concern. It is best to replace bearings in pairs