WCCO's Car Care

The basics of charging a battery ahead of freezing temperatures. How helpful are block heaters? Vehicle recall rules. Diagnosing heater problems. Tire pressure gauge troubleshooting. Cleaning headlights. RPM surges. Tire recommendations. How necessary are fuel additives? Is it okay to use the remote start on really cold days? Can tire pressure sensors go bad?

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Batteries being strained in the cold weather. Why letting the car warm up is so important. Tire pressure issues. Problems with the computer system in newer cars. Mice getting inside the car. Monitoring the quality of your battery. Which battery to charge if there are two batteries in a vehicle? Why are spark plugs getting more expensive?

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Does wind chill have an impact on your vehicle? What to know about warming up your vehicle on a cold day. What happens if you prolong oil changes? Rules to charging batteries. Fixing malfunctioning headlights. What could be causing sensor issues in your vehicle? Auto tailgate not working properly. Reducing frost on windshield. Heat problems in the vehicle.

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Is it too warm for snow tires? Why battery cables could come loose. How necessary is it to keep a battery clean? All wheel drive problems. Oil filter quality differences. Radio scanning issues. Warming up the car in winter. How long can you drive on a spare tire?

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Why would a car be running rough in the cold weather? Why do some vehicles run out of oil faster than others? Brake light on the dashboard intermittently turning on and off. Jumper cable tips. How long should it take for a car to warm up after sitting outside in the cold? Leaving old gas in the tank. Flashing engine light concerns. Fuel additives in classic cars. Do tires expire? Squeaking brakes.

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Concerns over too much oil in a vehicle. Noise coming from the fan. When new shocks are needed. Problems with radio antenna. The tire pressure sensor won’t turn off. Cold weather having an impact on the fan. How necessary is undercoating spray?

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What to know about oil in your vehicle. Checking the transmission fluid. Problems with gear shifting. Why your gas tank may not be filling all the way. Issues with truck tailgates. When rust becomes a bigger problem. The value of switching to winter tires. Air not blowing on windshield. Persistent warning lights.

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How necessary are battery maintainers during the winter? Issues with hotrods. Does antifreeze deteriorate? How long do tire pressure sensors last? Exhaust manifold problems. Vehicles having issues not starting the cold. Leaking transmission fluid. Starting a vehicle with a broken key fob. What the check engine light is telling you. Testing batteries. What should your tire pressure be in cold weather?

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What the warning lights in your vehicle mean. When to get an oil change. Heater issues. Remote start problems. When winter tires are needed. Solving transmission problems. Life of batteries. Oil leaks. Ball joint replacement.

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When is it time to put snow tires on your vehicle? Heat compressor issues. Solving stalling problems. When is a warranty worth it? Identifying wheel noises. Directional tires. Tire pressure in cold weather. Damage caused by potholes.

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