Crosse Auto Repair

Our vehicles today have several different types of filters. Each filter typically has its own maintenance schedule for being replaced. While many replacement schedules for changing filters is in your manual, here are some helpful tips from our NAPA friends: OIL FILTER– gets changed during a regular oil change; remember the type of driving you do may change the frequency of your oil changes AIR FILTER— works with the oil filter to keep the engine clean, usually made out of paper or some other thin material TRANSMISSION FILTER— this filter catches any dirt that may be in the fluids inside your vehicle’s transmission. CABIN AIR FILTER— prevents pollen and dust from going through the heating and cooling system into where you sit. If the heater or air conditioning smells when you turn it on; the cabin air filter probably needs to be replaced. A quick look at the filter each season is helpful to avoid smelly air! FUEL FILTER— Obviously it filters your ... read more

How is the quality of the air coming through your vehicle's vents? Does your vehicle's interior feel stuffy or stale? If so, it's probably time to replace the cabin air filter. The CAF (cabin air filter) takes in air from the outside and filters it for fresh smelling air circulating in your vehicle. Now is a great time to get that fresh-air smell back in your car! Give us a call if you would like help replacing your CAF: 608-782-1375. You can also schedule that appointment online at ... read more

Have you ever thought about what the INSIDE of your oil filter looks like? Nope! Me either! As you can see in the picture there are several different components. Each component has a special job for helping keep contaminates from your vehicle's engine oil. Ahh! clean oil is the best