Auto Repair Tips for Star Prairie, WI Drivers

- October 13, 2026
- By Jarred Berhow
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CVT Transmissions in Subarus and Nissans: How to Make Them Last
If you drive a Subaru Outback or Forester, or a Nissan Rogue or Altima, odds are good your vehicle has a CVT, short for continuously variable transmission. Honda and Toyota use them on popular models too, including the CR-V and Corolla. CVTs help fuel economy and give a smooth, seamless feel, and they come with

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- October 13, 2026
- By Jarred Berhow
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Why Is My Check Engine Light Flashing? What to Do Right Now
A flashing check engine light means the engine is misfiring badly enough, right now, to damage the catalytic converter. Ease off the gas, avoid hard acceleration, and get the vehicle to a repair shop as soon as you safely can. If the engine shakes hard, loses power, or smells hot, pull over and shut it

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- October 13, 2026
- By Jarred Berhow
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Winter Car Prep for St. Croix Valley Drivers: What to Check Before the First Hard Freeze
The first hard freeze in the St. Croix Valley tends to arrive overnight. One evening you have a crisp drive home from New Richmond, and the next morning the windshield is iced over and the engine cranks a little slower. A few minutes of prep now beats finding problems at 6:00 AM in a dark

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- October 13, 2026
- By Jarred Berhow
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Road Salt and Your Brakes: What Wisconsin Winters Do to Your Car
Road salt keeps Wisconsin roads open and quietly eats brake lines, rotors and calipers. Here is what it does and how to fight back.

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