West Bend Auto Repair

To keep our vehicles running in tip top shape we can not forgot about preventative maintenance! The fuel injection service cleans the entire fuel system. It cleans the fuel injectors, fuel filters, and combustion chambers. This service helps restore power output, engine performance, and removes accumulated deposits from the oxygen sensors. It is important to keep up on preventive maintenance as it is easily forgotten. Call us today to schedule an appointment for a fuel injection service! 

Here in Wisconsin there are 7 counties that are required to have their vehicles ran thru emissions including  Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington and Waukesha. This test is a way the state is able to monitor that the vehicle is running up to their standards and not putting pollutants into the air. The Wisconsin Vehicle Inspection Program also identifies vehicles that have tampered emissions control equipment. The owners of those vehicles are required to have tampered items replaced, repaired, or returned to properly working. When Does My Vehicle Need Testing? A vehicle will need to be tested every 2 years by a certified testing site. Vehicles manufactured in an odd year will get tested in years that are even and vice versa. For example, a vehicle manufactured in 1999 would be tested in 2018, 2020, 2022, etc. On the other hand, a vehicle manufactured in 2002 would be tested in 2019, 2021, 2023, etc. The test needs to be performed before the motorist is able ... read more

When it comes to the suspension on your vehicle, the ball joints are important components that connect the wheel hub to the control arms. The ball joints provide pivoting movement between the wheel hubs and control arms. This will allow you to control your vehicle and have a smooth ride. The lifespan of the ball joints will depend on your driving habits, road conditions, and exposures to road debris. When a ball joint fails, it will cause the front suspension to come apart and lose control of your vehicle. If you feel that your ball joints may be failing call us to schedule an appointment. We will inspect all suspension components along with the fluids, tires, and filters on the vehicle. 

The Diesel Particulate Filter is an exhaust device that traps particulate matter such as diesel exhaust gases and solid soot particles. These filters are strictly only found on diesel vehicles only. The particulate filter requires regular cleaning which is referred to as regen cycle. During the regeneration cycle burns off diesel soot at a high temperature resulting in ash. After the regen, cycle is complete the filter can be begin collecting exhaust gases again. If the filter is unable to clean itself, it can cause costly repairs. It is important to keep that filter clean for it to its job. There are three types of regenerations. The passive regeneration, active regeneration, and forced regeneration. Most newer diesel vehicles are equipped with multiple sensors that monitor the efficiency of the vehicle's engine. When the system recognizes performance issues the orange warning symbols on your dashboard will light up. Call us today if you have any questions regarding your diesel ve ... read more

  Oil changes are an important routine maintenance. For these newer cars with such infrequent oil change recommendations, we still suggest getting your oil changed every 5,000-7,500 miles. Why? Think of oil in your vehicle like your body and water. Our bodies are 60% water. There's always H2O streaming through us. Yes, we can go a few days without it, but it is still important to replenish ourselves and stay hydrated since we lose that water in different ways. However, the longer we go without water, the more our body starts to shut down and not cooperate. The same goes with our vehicles. Oil is constantly pumping throughout the vehicle and its engine. Our job, as the user, is to maintain the oil so that it's always clean and at the level it needs to be. Yes, the vehicle could last months on end without changing the oil, but in the meantime the oil is getting more and more dirty, sludge-like, and building up particles. The more dirty the oil gets, the worse it is ... read more