WCCO's Car Care
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Battery Problems, Trusting Your Mechanic, Identifying Vehicle Noise
Signs that there are problems with your battery. Diagnosing technology issues in modern vehicles. How to find a mechanic you can trust. Finding problems in tires and alignment. Identifying a variety of noises in your vehicle. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Importance of Oil Changes, Octane Level Differences, Tire Pressure Issues
Nick calls in from North Dakota. The importance of oil changes. Investigating engine noises. Giving your ride an overall checkup. Differences between octane levels. What does ecoboost mean? Protecting your vehicle from rust. Why are oil changes getting more expensive? Tire pressure changes. Adjusting your driver seat. Shaking steering wheels. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Talking Tires, Wheel Alignment, Leaks and More
When to rotate tires. Solving squeaky brakes.When to align your wheels. Finding quality tires. Recommendations on lifting your vehicle. Antifreeze leaks. What to do if there are cracks in the engine block. Are extended warranties worth it? Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Answering Your Car Care Needs
Talking Hybrid cars, braking system issues, octane differences, fuel economy, oil changes, winter storage, tire pressure, gasoline quality. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Answering Your Car Care Needs
If you have a car question whether it is a sensor going bad, a light you are unsure of we ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Your car care question answered.
Your care care questions answered by ASE certified mechanic Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Vehicle inspections
Thinking of buying a used vehicle. An inspection is in order. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Is your college student's car ready for the winter?
Back to school means tune up time for your students vehicle. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Transmission service
Servicing your auto's transmission should be part of your service plan. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Change in tire pressure.
Cooler weather can change your tire pressure. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Wiring and electrical issues for your vehicle!
From alternator troubleshooting, high idling, wiring concerns and everything in between, Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive helps you with any questions you may have for your vehicle in today’s show! Feel free to reach out to Nick and his team at lloydsautomotive.net or you can call 651-228-1316.
Heat stress ion your vehicle.
Summer heat causes stress on many vehicle parts. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Heat stress on your vehicle.
Heat is harder on your vehicle than the cold. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Battery replacement
Batteries get a workout when it gets hot. Here's what to look for when replacing from Nick Stoffel from Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Spark plug replacement
Replacing spark plugs has changed over the years. Lern more from Nick Stoffel from Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
driving in water.
Lots of rain, so standing water on roadways is common. What's the risk of going through it. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Tire care.
Hot weather is hard on tires. Get a rotation schedule. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul lloydsautomtive.net 651-228-1316
Hot weather around the corner...radiator care.
Worried about your radiator with the advent of hot weather? Learn what to look for from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Radiator care.
Outside radiator care is just as important as the inside care. Cottonwood fuzz can plug the outside. Learn how to deal with it from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd"s Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Alignment time.
When do I need an alignment? Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Your questions answered
All your car repair and maintenance questions answered by Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Getting ready for summer traveling.
Get a spring checkup so you're ready for summer traveling.Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Inspecting a used car.
It's always a good idea having a used car inspected before buying or receiving as a gift. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Checking fluids, etc...
Do you check your oil, tire pressure, etc when you refuel? Most people don't. Learn why it's important from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Headlights
We've all seen different colored headlights...some real bright. Why is this? Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Warranties
What kinds of warranties do you get when someone works on your vehicle? Learn more from Nick Stoffel from Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Fluid replacement
Changing oil is a given. What about other fluids? Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Your questions answered.
Your car care questions answered by Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Car unlocks itself
Ever find your car locked when you didn't lock it? Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Your car care questions answered.
Shocks, struts, what's the difference. Learn more from Nick Stoffel from Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Turbocharger.
What's a turbocharger do? Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Key fob trouble
What to look for when your key fob doesn't work. Learn more from Mick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Bad gas
Is bad gas an issue you should worry about? Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Winter returns.
Your car care questions answered by Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Should I worry about my snow tires?
Is the warm winter hard on snow tires? Learn more from Nick Stoffell from Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
ASE certified
What's ASE certified? Learn the advantages from Nick Stoffell with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Do I need to add Heat to my fuel?
Cars, fuel, oil, and other components have changed in the auto industry. Do you still need Heat gas additive in winter weather? Learn more from Nick Stoffell with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Car care questions answered.
Your care care questions answered by Nick Stoffel from Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Battery care.
Cold weather battery care including charging and jump starting. Learn more from Nick Stoffel from Lloyds Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Fluid changes
Many newer vehicles do not have dip sticks to check fluids. When should I have it changed? Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
How long should my car last?
How long should my vehicle last? Maintenance is important. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Critter damage.
Vermin sometime use your vehicle as a winter home. Learn to avoid that from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Maintenance and warranties.
Proper maintenance keeps your warranty valid. Learn more from Nick Stoffell with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
The right gas.
E-85, E-88, E-89. What the right fuel for my vehicle. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.ney 651-228-1316
A career at Lloyd's.
The trades are a great way to make a living, and there's a position at Lloyd's. Learn more from Dan Burns with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Cleaning under the hood.
Keeping the engine bay clean is important, but you have to be careful. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Gas mileage
Mileage go down in the winter? Learn why from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Alignment issues
Vehicle not headed down the road straight? Could need an alignment. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
Repair or replace
Should I just buy another car or fix it? Today's vehicles can last a long time. When's it time to get another. Learn more from Nick Stoffel from Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316
What to maintain and when.
Radiator flush...transmission flush...shock replacement...When do I do these or do I have to do these. Learn more from Nick Stoffell with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316