Show overview
WCCO's Car Care has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 468 episodes. That works out to roughly 190 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 26 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Audacy.
From the publisher
WCCO's Car Care
Latest Episodes
View all 468 episodesKeeping your car maintenanced and check it often!
Keeping your car charged and safe in the summer!
Car scans and codes, cooling your car, tires in the rain and more!
Summer To-Do Lists for your car, oil and keep and more!
Denny Long's Last Car Care Show
Flat Tires, Risky Trips, and Keeping Your Car Summer Ready!
The Toughest Jobs for Vehicles, Working on Electric Cars, Why Tires May Ware Down
Adjusting the Valves, Why Tires May Lose Air, Unexpected Labor Rates
Air Vent Issues, The Cost of Spark Plugs, Some Strange Repairs
Changing and Filling Fluids, Oil Change Frequency, Airflow Issues
Turbocharge vs. Supercharge, When to Rotate Tires, Parking Brake Problems
CVT Transmission Trouble, Take Care of Your Coolant, Suspicious Vehicle Sounds
What to know about CVT Transmissions. How often should shocks be changed? Identifying electrical issues. How has coolant changed over the years? Airbag alerts. How mechanics handle electric cars. AM radio interference. Finding the cause of strange sounds in your vehicle. Why oil viscosity continues to change. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.
Brake Basics, Why the Check Engine Light is On, Straightening the Steering Wheel
How to solve squeaky brakes and looking for the right parts to fix them. Other reasons why oil changes are important. Why a battery light turns on. How to best prioritize problems in your vehicle. How often should tires be balanced? Common reasons why the check engine light is on. Can cars be fixed with chemical additives? When to get your tires realigned. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.
Cabin Filter Facts, Rear Camera Repair, Maintenance After Mouse Damage
What is the purpose of the cabin filter and how often should it be replaced? Are washable filters a good idea? The process of repairing the rearview camera. Reasons why a car can't start. Getting smells out of your vehicle. How to prevent critters doing damage to your vehicle. What it feels like when the transmission starts to have trouble. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.
Tire Tread Trouble, Pothole Problems, Squeaky Brake Solutions
How to best handle repairs at home. How the elements impact tire tread. Preparing for potholes. What happens if your car hits a bad pothole? What could cause brakes to squeak? Can customers bring their own parts to a shop? Is rust proofing still necessary? How has the car mechanic business changed over the years? Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.
Rise in Catalytic Converter Theft, Conventional vs. Synthetic Oil, Mixing Gasoline
Reports of catalytic converter thefts are on the rise once again in the Twin Cities. What happens if it gets stolen? How often should different fluids be changed? Frequency of oil changes. Conventional oil vs. synthetic. What could cause a vehicle to shutter? Is it okay to mix gasoline in your vehicle? Flushing the differential. A high pitched noise when turning the wheel. Different ways to drain oil. Is there a difference in washer fluid? Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.
It is Time to Be Aware of Pot Holes, How to Choose the Right Spark Plug, Why Nick Became a Mechanic
Why you should not be intimidated by issues and repairs with your vehicle. What different noises mean for different problems in your vehicle. What to know before picking and replacing spark plugs. Opinions on businesses that only do oil changes. The ongoing debate over when to get an oil change. How Nick became an automotive technician. Parking brake repair basics. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.
Advice When Shopping for a Used Car, Most Common Vehicle Issues, Signs of Low Fluids
What to consider when shopping around for a used car? When to schedule a general inspection on your vehicle. Investigating brake issues. Is is possible to negotiate repair prices? Addressing trouble with a tailgate. Do electric vehicles use antifreeze? What can cause an engine light to turn on? Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.
Increasing Demand for Batteries, Causes Behind Overheating, Variations in Oil Viscosity
What to know about a dust shield and why it could make a noise if it gets dirty. Where to get carburetors repaired. Backup camera problems. 10 speed transmission trouble. Do batteries need to be replaced more often than they used to? Transmission fluid issues. Investigating the cause behind an overheating vehicle. The impact oil viscosity has on a vehicle. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.
Talking filters, oil,batteries and yes those tricky potholes!
Sure, this might be a false spring with these warm temperatures but there is always room to keep up on your vehicle! This morning Nick Stoffel with Lloyd’s Automotive discusses how to best avoid those tricky potholes (and puddles) also troubleshooting an alternator problem, even batteries! Then we dive into more listener questions regarding filters, sludge, checking for proper fluid functions and more! If you do have a car care question you can visit Nick and his team at Lloyds -visit lloydsautomotive.net or give them a call 651-228-1316.