WCCO's Car Care

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fixing fuses for your electrical systems. When to safely start your vehicle in your garage. Difficulty opening doors. When to change your air filter. Are vehicles getting more complicated? When to change transmission fluid. Where does the name Lloyds come from? Solutions to heating issues. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.

How often should a vehicle get an alignment? Decoding the lights on a dashboard. Measuring battery voltage. Why a gas gauge could be giving you problems. When to get a second opinion for a costly repair. Touch screen trouble. Why a heated seat could have issues. After market part advantages. Fixing a remote start. What could lead to leaks? Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.

Starting cars in extremely cold weather. How long does a typical battery last and how it could differ from certain vehicles? Getting a quality oil filter. How extreme cold impacts coolant. Does brake fluid freeze in this weather? Getting salt off your vehicle. Topping off your oil. Starting a car that has been sitting for some time. Malfunctioning tire pressure sensors. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.

How to tell when a tire is getting old and when it needs to be changed. Figuring out why dashboard lights are on. The process to install an emergency brake. Does the color of antifreeze matter? How winter weather can impact sensors on a vehicle. Opinions on rechargeable jumpstarting boxes. Differences in oil filters. Facts about the self driving feature. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.

AM radio issues. What does it mean to change differential fluid in a vehicle? Oil change intervals. Difference in oil viscosity. Gas smell concerns. Is it necessary to turn off all accessories before turning off a vehicle? Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.