WCCO's Car Care

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Jun 2026

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WCCO's Car Care

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June 13, 202627 min

Car scans and codes, cooling your car, tires in the rain and more!

Pleased to have Nick Stoffel LIVE in the studio with us this morning for the show answering all of your car questions! We begin with sensors, codes - things you typically need a scan for. Also how to fix those cars with A/C not pumping, tires in the summer time including hydroplaning in the rain and much more with Nick! Be sure to stop by and see Nick and his team at Lloyds or visit their site at lloydsautomotive.net or call them at 651-228-1316!

June 6, 202626 min

Summer To-Do Lists for your car, oil and keep and more!

Sure we live in Minnesota and we often are warned about the winter to-do list for our cars. But also there is a lengthy and even similar to-do list for our cars in the summer months - we begin the show talking to Nick about this, oil changes in a quick lube location versus taking it into a dealership or auto shop, seat adjustments in your car and much more of your questions! Contact Nick and his team by visiting lloydsautomotive.net or by calling 651-228-1316 for any car care questions or fixtures you might have or need!

May 30, 202630 min

Denny Long's Last Car Care Show

The final Car Care show with Denny. How the auto mechanic business has changed since Nick started his career. The transmission changing process. What could cause a vehicle to vibrate? How critters can cause major damage to a vehicle. Why wax your vehicle. Issues when hauling a trailer. What are sway bars and what happens if they begin to fail? Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.

May 23, 202627 min

Flat Tires, Risky Trips, and Keeping Your Car Summer Ready!

We are LIVE from the By The Yard showroom in Jordan, MN and we chat with Nick Stoffel of Lloyd’s Automotive about flat tires, producer Ryan Perpich has a risky trip he is taking to Iowa, we also dive into hybrid batteries, oil cooler lines, air condenser issues and more! For more information on Lloyd’s Automotive - reach out to Nick and his team at lloydsautomotive.net or you can call 651-228-1316.

May 16, 202627 min

The Toughest Jobs for Vehicles, Working on Electric Cars, Why Tires May Ware Down

Some of the most difficult work that needs to be done at vehicles. Price point for new battery. Are electric cars more challenging for mechanics? When shocks should be looked at. Key fob problems. The resale value of electric vehicles. Why tires may quickly ware down. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.

May 9, 202626 min

Adjusting the Valves, Why Tires May Lose Air, Unexpected Labor Rates

What else gets looked at when getting your vehicle in for an oil change? What does it mean when a vehicle needs a valve adjustment? When should spark plugs be replaced? Getting a new key for an old car. Losing air in tires. What to know before installing a used engine in a vehicle. Why labor rates could be higher than expected. What to do with old fuel. Freon fixes. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.

May 2, 202625 min

Air Vent Issues, The Cost of Spark Plugs, Some Strange Repairs

Solving problems with the air vent. Why a whirring sound may be coming from your car. Why replacing spark plugs can be an expensive purchase. Some of the strangest repairs Nick has seen in his career. What does a phaser do in a vehicle? Is there a slower time of the year for mechanics? Why good tires are worth the investment. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.

April 25, 202625 min

Changing and Filling Fluids, Oil Change Frequency, Airflow Issues

How to tell if your transmission is in trouble. Keeping your fluids full. What to do with wheel bearings. What could make a knocking noise? When to get an oil change for a vehicle that does not get driven much. How vehicle technician school is changing. Replacing a mass airflow sensor. How to safely clean a radiator. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.

April 18, 202626 min

Turbocharge vs. Supercharge, When to Rotate Tires, Parking Brake Problems

What to know about turbocharge and supercharge. How often should tires be rotated? When to flush brake fluid. Issues that can be found in a convertible. The typical life of a battery. Remember to check your parking brake. How to safely clean an engine. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316.

April 11, 202626 min

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.