Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair
8001 Lake Street, River Forest, IL 60305 708.366.8000

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Cabin Air Filter

Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in River Forest that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relativel...
Published on: Nov 22, 2022

The Forgotten Filter (Cabin Air Filter)

A driver got a surprise the other day when he took his vehicle to a service facility for an oil change.  He knew his owner’s manual schedules an oil and oil filter change every 5,000 miles/...
Published on: Jul 26, 2020

Vent Cleaning

Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for River Forest drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allowing mold, mildew, fu...
Published on: Mar 20, 2017

Simple Answers from Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair: Cabin Air Filter

{{ image('MzQ4') }} Question:My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner. My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what's that?Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair Answer:...
Published on: May 30, 2014

Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car In River Forest

{{ image('Mjk4') }} IL air quality affects River Forest drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the...
Published on: May 15, 2012