Bob's Auto Service
1003 West Ave S, LACROSSE, WI 54601 608.782.1375

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Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. LACROSSE residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set you...
Published on: Aug 24, 2025

How Cool is That! (Coolant level sensor replacement)

Your vehicle’s engine runs hot.  It should, since it’s a series of little explosions that create the power that gets you going where you want to go.  To keep the engine cool, eng...
Published on: Aug 04, 2024

Bob's Auto Service Tech Question On Your Cooling System

Question I was driving down the freeway and smoke started coming out of my car.  I pulled over and called my husband.  I had to be towed to my mechanic.  He said my car had overheated....
Published on: Apr 20, 2023

Cooling System Service At Bob's Auto Service

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in LACROSSE and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled do...
Published on: Feb 01, 2023

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} LACROSSE drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle's passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/an...
Published on: Dec 27, 2021

Prevent Cooling System Problems In

Cooling system problems are the most common reason for mechanical failure.  And, they’re largely avoidable.  Here’s what you need to know about your cooling system.  First, ...
Published on: Jun 09, 2021

Cooling System

We’re often asked questions about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature.  Let’s examine the topic in two areas:...
Published on: Mar 01, 2021

Air Blend Box

You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! You have air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to ...
Published on: Sep 29, 2020