Protech Auto Service
410 West J Street Ste G, Tehachapi, CA 93561 661.822.1100

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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: Jun 20, 2023

Vent Cleaning

Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for Tehachapi drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allowing mold, mildew, fungu...
Published on: Jan 15, 2023

Cabin Air Filter

Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Tehachapi that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relatively n...
Published on: Aug 02, 2017

Simple Answers from Protech Auto Service: 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?Protech Auto Service Answer:A ...
Published on: Apr 04, 2014

Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car In Tehachapi

{{ image('Mjk4') }} CA air quality affects Tehachapi drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the ai...
Published on: Jan 22, 2013