WCCO's Car Care

The warm weather is extending the gardening season. When it's okay to let the leaves be on the lawn through the winter. It is time to dormant seed. Pruning perennials. Is it time to fertilize the lawn? Watering sod. Seeding wildflowers. Dividing different house plants. Applying compost in the garden. When to prune hydrangeas and lilacs.

Learn more from horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu

Checking the battery as winter comes. How long do batteries last? Are car parts getting more expensive? Preparing your vehicle for winter. Stopping rust. Antifreeze quality. Identifying wheel bearing issues. Differences with batteries in hybrid vehicles.

Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316

Removing spark plugs, critters in the vehicle, finding the cause of audio issues in your vehicle, pros and cons of washable air filters, storing your vehicle for the winter, finding fluid leaks, how to become an automotive technician.

Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316

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

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

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

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

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 care care questions answered by ASE certified mechanic Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul.

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651-228-1316

Thinking of buying a used vehicle. An inspection is in order. Learn more from Nick Stoffel with Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul

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651-228-1316