Tires

Regular rotation extends the life of your tires, saving you time and money in the long run. For rotation, each tire and wheel is removed from your vehicle and moved to a different position. This ensures that all of the tires wear evenly and last longer. If no period is specified in your owner's manual, the tires should be rotated every 6,000-8,000 miles.

Coolant Flush

The coolant liquid is known as antifreeze and the most commonly used type in automotive systems is ethylene glycol. It is mixed 50-50 with water and will resist freezing to -40 degrees F and will withstand temperatures up to 250 degrees F without boiling. It also contains rust inhibitors and lubricants. Newer longer lasting types of antifreeze are used in many late model cars.

NAPA Maintenance Schedule

The maintenance schedule in the owner's manual isn't always complete. Every car maker wants their car to be perceived as "low maintenance", hence 10,000 mile oil changes, 100,000 mile spark plug changes and "lifetime"coolant. It's not what is best for the vehicle but it looks good in the glove box on the showroom floor.

WI DOT Emissions Testing Program

Emissions testing is performed from 8:00 AM until 2:00PM then 3:30PM until 5:00PM, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, no appointment necessary.

More Emissions Information

Which vehicles require a test? The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) notifies vehicle owners when an emissions test is required. The WisDOT provide notification with the vehicle registration renewal notices they send and at the time vehicle ownership changes. more...

Custom A/C Hoses

Replacement air conditioning hoses can often be hard to find. Our A/C hoses are the solution. We can often use the original fittings from a damaged hose, re-fitting them onto a brand new high quality hose. We use ferrules specially designed to accommodate many popular fitting types. This guarantees a quality hose that fits every time. more...