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How (and why) to Properly Clean Pollen Off Your Vehicle

posted on 3/30/2023 12:05:16 PM

For us Midwesterners, the end of winter can’t come quickly enough. Finally, we are able to forget about that snow, salt, rain, mud, and shivering while waiting for our vehicles to warm up. However, there’s one downside to the arrival of spring: plant pollen. While it is a menace to anyone with allergies, pollen can also pose a threat to your vehicle! Pollen on Vehicles – What’s the Problem? Sure, a light dusting of pollen can be annoying-- it's tough to blow off and brushing it just seem...

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5 Ways to Keep your Car Smelling Fresh All Year Long

posted on 3/30/2023 11:39:24 AM

We all love that new car smell. But it doesn’t last forever. From dirt to fast food wrappers, to Monday morning coffee spills, the likelihood of your car smelling unpleasant can increase over time. While cleaning out your car can help, those bad smells may still linger. However, we have 5 ways to help eliminate those smells caused by daily usage that will keep your car smelling fresh all year long! Keeping your car clean isn’t just about how it may look; but also, how it smells! These 5 tips...

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11 Tips for Safely Hauling Cargo

posted on 3/14/2023 1:57:44 PM

11 Tips for Safely Hauling Cargo Before hauling a large load of furniture, spring yard waste or really anything else on top or behind your car, make sure you have your items properly secured. Making sure your cargo is secured will keep your load from swinging back and forth or worse, having something come off your trailer or vehicle which could cause an accident. Obviously, if you’re hauling something somewhere you want it to get there in one piece. Join us as we discuss some of the best ways...

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Let Your Engine Breathe Easier – Change Your Air Filter!

posted on 3/14/2023 1:19:26 PM

Let Your Engine Breathe Easier – Change Your Air Filter! Our engine’s air filter is something that often gets overlooked or forgotten. But did you know that most manufacturers recommend changing your engine air filter at every scheduled service? In other words, it’s a good idea to change it after every third oil change to make sure your engine doesn’t get short of breath! Creating a problem that it was intended to solve. Without a proper air filter, dust, dirt, or other debris is better ...

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When was the last time you changed your cabin air filter?

posted on 3/14/2023 12:53:52 PM

When was the last time you changed your cabin air filter? You might read the title and say, “The what filter?” If you did, this blog is for you! Separate from your engine air filter, the cabin air filter made its debut in 1979. Think of it as the furnace filter in your home! It didn’t work that well. But the concept of the cabin air filter – to filter out dust and pollen that can enter your vehicle with the heater or vent system – was a good one. That’s why it’s a common feature of car...

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Why it’s Important to Avoid Wisconsin Potholes in the Spring

posted on 2/21/2023 3:47:33 PM

Why it’s Important to Avoid Wisconsin Potholes in the Spring Every year as the temperatures begin to fluctuate between the deep freeze of winter and the thawing of spring in many areas of the country, our roads will quickly become littered with holes, both big and small, that can cause grave damage to your vehicle and tires. What Causes Potholes? Water seeps into the cracks and crevices of asphalt roads. When it freezes and expands, it starts to push the underlying dirt and gravel...

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Podcast Transcription: Honestly Cranberry

posted on 2/3/2023 4:31:00 PM

Rob: Welcome to our podcast all about the car brought to you by Schierl Tire and Service. I'm your host Rob Hoffman an auto service specialist with over 46 years of industry experience. A regular guest on the ride with me today is Bill Schierl, a guy that logs a lot of great Wisconsin miles and always has a lot of great questions. Welcome back Bill. Bill: Thank you Rob. Nice to be in the car. Rob: We also have a very special guest with us today, Mary Browsow Brown of honestly cranberries. Welco...

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Honestly Cranberry

posted on 2/1/2023 2:19:53 PM

Commercial cranberry harvesting in Wisconsin goes back to 1860. We met with Mary Brazeau-Brown of Honestly Cranberry and Glacial Lake Cranberry Farm to talk about her family’s history with cranberries and what farming and production look like for them today. All About The Car · Honestly Cranberry Cranberries are native to North America, along with blueberries and concord grapes. Half of the world’s supply of cranberries is grown in Wisconsin. We’ve even adopted it as our state fruit! The p...

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The Reality and Economic Impact of Ethanol

posted on 1/13/2023 9:11:38 AM

On this episode of All About the Car, the podcast team is joined by Bob Welch. Bob is the Executive Director of Wisconsin Biofuels Association. During Bob’s 20 years working with the legislature, he helped to get the ethanol industry up and running in Wisconsin. After his time in the legislature, one of the first clients he represented was the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association. Their main focus during this time was to further develop the ethanol industry in the state. Bob answers all the que...

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Podcast Transcription: The Reality and Economic Impact of Ethanol

posted on 1/13/2023 8:58:00 AM

Rob: Welcome to our podcast all about the car brought to you by Schierl Tire and Service. I'm your host Rob Hoffman, an auto service specialist with over 46 years of industry experience. On the ride with me today, our regular guest Bryan Call, a 42 year veteran of the industry. Hello Bryan. Bryan: Morning Rob. How are you doing today? Rob: Doing fine. And Bill Schierl a guy that logs a lot of Wisconsin miles and always comes back with a lot of great questions. Welcome back Bill. Bill: Glad to b...

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How (and why) to Properly Clean Pollen Off Your Vehicle

5 Ways to Keep your Car Smelling Fresh All Year Long

11 Tips for Safely Hauling Cargo

Let Your Engine Breathe Easier – Change Your Air Filter!

When was the last time you changed your cabin air filter?

Why it’s Important to Avoid Wisconsin Potholes in the Spring

Podcast Transcription: Honestly Cranberry

Honestly Cranberry

The Reality and Economic Impact of Ethanol

Podcast Transcription: The Reality and Economic Impact of Ethanol

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