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

What is a serpentine belt? How do I know if it needs to be replaced? A serpentine belt is a very important part of the engine. This belt's primary job is to transfer power to parts like the power steering pump, the alternator or air conditioning compressor. Without the serpentine belt all these parts would stop working. And you would be totally stranded wherever you are! How do you know if your serpentine belt needs to be replaced? These belts typically need to be replaced around 100,000 miles. Older serpentine belts, made of regular rubber, will start to crack over time. Newer belts, made of neoprene-- a specialized type of rubber, will not crack but will show signs of wear. It's common for the serpentine belt to start squealing or start making a chirping sound as they start to wear out. Your engine's serpentine belt is most definitely something you need to keep on top of. Here at Bob's Auto, we inspect your vehicle's serpentine belt at each oil change.