Run-flat tires can stay usable for a short distance even after they’re punctured. That means you might not need to change the tire right away, but they can be heavier and more expensive—and some cars don’t include a spare.
This is a suspension link that helps hold the wheel in the right position. If it needs replacing, it usually means the suspension isn’t controlling the wheel as well as it should.
If the car needs four new tires, the current ones are probably too worn to grip safely. That matters a lot for braking and handling, especially on a longer drive.
The tie rod is part of the steering system that helps move the front wheels when you turn the wheel. If it’s loose, your steering can get unreliable, so it’s unsafe to keep driving.
Brake pads are the parts that help your brakes slow the car by creating friction. If they’re worn down, your brakes don’t stop as well, so it can be dangerous to drive.
A ball joint is a joint that lets the suspension move up and down while still holding the wheel in place. If it’s worn out, the wheel can move in ways it shouldn’t, making the car feel unsafe.
The control arm is a suspension part that holds the wheel in the right position. If it or its joint is worn or loose, the car can feel unstable and handling can get unsafe.
If your car suddenly feels weird—like it sounds different or handles differently—don’t ignore it. Pull over and get it checked, because it could be a serious safety problem.
A hybrid battery is the main battery that helps the car run using electricity sometimes. The car watches the battery’s health and usually gives warnings if something starts going wrong, so you’re not typically surprised by a sudden failure.
Think of the hybrid battery as being built from smaller battery pieces. If one of those pieces starts working poorly, the car can detect it and warn you.
“First generation” means the earliest version of that technology. The point here is that some of the earliest hybrid batteries are still working, which is a good sign for durability.
The air conditioner condenser is a key part that helps your car’s A/C get rid of heat. If it breaks, the A/C may not work well, and repairs can cost a lot.
A recall is when a car maker agrees to fix a known problem. But coverage can depend on whether your exact car and situation match the recall and whether you contacted the manufacturer in time.
The compressor is the main pump that makes the air-conditioning system work. If it fails, it can send debris through the system and cause additional damage.
After an A/C component fails, small debris can travel through the system. A filter or screen can help catch that debris so it doesn’t ruin the new parts again.
An extended warranty is extra coverage you purchase after the original warranty ends. It can help pay for repairs, but you need to check what it actually covers before you buy.
A manufacturer warranty is the warranty from the car company itself. If you need warranty or recall repairs, the hosts say you usually go to the dealership for that specific brand.
The Toyota Prius is a hybrid car that uses both gas and electricity. The big expensive part people worry about is the hybrid battery, and the caller is saying theirs has lasted a long time.
Oil cooler lines are the parts that carry engine oil to a cooler to keep it from getting too hot. If they’re leaking, they often need replacement, and it can be expensive because they connect to pressurized systems.
Transmission fluid helps the car’s gears shift properly and protects the moving parts inside. If it leaks out, shifting can get rough and the transmission can fail.
Power steering fluid helps make the steering feel lighter. If it’s low because of a leak, steering can get hard and you can damage the steering system.
Engine oil is what keeps the engine’s metal parts from grinding against each other. If you lose too much of it, the engine can overheat and get damaged fast.
An OEM part is the “factory spec” version of a part. Aftermarket parts can be fine too, but the episode’s point is to avoid the cheapest, lowest-quality filters.
The car company doesn’t always make every part itself. The show’s point is that some mid-range replacement filters can be made to similar standards as the original ones.
A Chrysler Pacifica is a family minivan. Here, the discussion is about a 2020 one that seems to be overheating and smells like something is burning, which usually points to a cooling problem that should be checked soon.
Coolant is the fluid that helps keep the engine from getting too hot. If the coolant level is low or it’s leaking, the engine can overheat—so it’s important to check it.
Overheating means the engine is running too hot. The host’s point is that if you see warning signs, you should get it checked before it becomes a major repair.
A hose repair means fixing a coolant hose that might be cracked or leaking. If that hose isn’t working right, the engine can lose coolant and start to overheat.
A vehicle’s cooling system is the network of components that keeps the engine temperature under control, including coolant, hoses, radiator, and the thermostat. The host emphasizes checking that cooling systems are working properly before hot weather to avoid roadside breakdowns.
A full inspection is when the mechanic checks more than one thing on your car. They look for problems you might not notice yet and suggest what to fix.
Antifreeze is the freeze-protection chemical component used in the coolant mixture. Many people use “antifreeze” and “coolant” interchangeably, but the key idea is that the fluid’s chemistry protects the cooling system from freezing and corrosion.
A 2019 Mazda CX-3 is a small SUV that people use for everyday driving. The point here is that if you keep up with the normal maintenance, short trips like a couple hours usually don’t require an extra shop inspection.
An oil change is when the old engine oil is drained and replaced with fresh oil. It helps keep the engine running smoothly, and the caller is saying they stay on top of it.
The 1979 Camaro is a classic Chevrolet muscle car. The caller’s message is basically: if you take care of a car, it can last and still be driven for many years.
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and you know what that means time once again to talk the problems you may be
having with your car your truck your van
and thanks to the help you're going to get from Nick Stoffel
who is an ASC certified technician at Lloyd's Automotive along other things
in St Paul Nick good morning to you good morning Denny
are you on the road as we speak well you know you're in Jordan and I'm in
Grand Rapids so I think we have the state pretty well covered
it's amazing this this high tech stuff well Nick let me introduce you to Jake
from By the Yard here we are at the By the Yard showroom in Jordan Minnesota doing
my second to the last show here with a lot of great folks who have stopped by
one of them is Jake from By the Yard and we have been and are going to be giving
away some good stuff here yeah absolutely we we actually are going to draw our first
winner right now and the first prize of the day is going to John and Maple Grove
and that's a $250 gift card to John wow I'll get that for you John yeah absolutely
you're going to be doing this now by the Yard for our duration here right yeah
absolutely yeah so at the top of the eight o'clock hour we're going to be giving away
four tickets to the local nine watch your baseball team go cheer them on and and then at the nine
o'clock hour we're going to be giving away a By the Yard rocker so uh we love those rockers
absolutely and it's backed by that 35 year warranty as well so you keep us up there will you
you bet thanks Denny Jake from By the Yard uh Nick wish you were here but uh I know you're
going to help our listeners out as usual if you have any no Ryan our producer has some questions
for you a whole list as a matter of fact uh he may be filling up the whole show today as a matter
of fact but uh Nick I kind of want that rocker though you want that rocker all right well yeah
I'm putting my name in that hat too huh we'll do that uh Nick let's invite our
listeners to join in too on this conversation 6514619226 uh you can phone it in if you want to
ask a nick a question that'd be great otherwise uh just send a text 6514619226 uh text just came
in Nick as a matter of fact once your opinion on run flat tires I know we've talked about that
past shows what is that and are there any good well the you know some vehicles that are not
equipped with a spare tire come with a run flat in the event obviously we have a low tire flat tire
you have um you have a way to get help I guess so you know most often if a car is not
equipped with a spare tire will replace them with what it came with people typically don't
switch to a run flat from what you know if it's just a standard vehicle with a spare tire
you know they're they're a little bit heavier but they run well they wear well
they cost a little bit more obviously with the technology but I would say if your vehicle
is equipped with a spare tire it did not come with run flats from the manufacturer I wouldn't
switch to it switch none of it that's a matter of choice obviously once again like I mentioned
if you switch to a run flat setup you don't have a spare tire in the event of a flat tire
you're kind of stuck and stranded somewhere so keep that in mind if you're looking to replace your
tires and they're equipped with a run flat originally all right very good uh you know
and I've talked to Ryan Perpich our producer many times at the top of the show and Ryan you've got
you've got some problems some issues there well Nick let me let me just set up the scenario
for you here so my roommate she has a 2014 Nissan Juke and she just got a new vehicle and
instead of exchanging the vehicle with the dealer her parents had the idea to
sell this Nissan Juke but the parents live in Iowa and that is where I'm taking this
Juke today and I just got it in for an oil change and uh the mechanic said it's best not to drive
this long distances I just want to run this by you if that's okay uh I have a list of the issues
that are present uh control arm remove and replace lower uh transverse link one side
tie rod and remove and replace brake pads remove and replace and it needs uh four new tires uh
Nick would you uh recommend me driving this to uh Iowa today so without having yeah I know
without having my eyes on it I don't know um there'd be a couple follow-up questions you know
if that tie rod is dangerously loose you know the tie rod's part of the steering if that comes
just connect to you don't have steering brake pads are pretty self-explanatory brake pads are worn
out you don't stop very well control arm which has a ball joint which is the pivot point of the
front suspension there um you know I I guess I would honestly maybe get a second opinion you
know based on what you're telling me what they're telling you if their recommendations don't drive
it I'm gonna say I would agree with that unless I have more information so if you can find somebody
that's able to give that a shake down give it an assessment tell them what you're trying to accomplish
you know it's hard to say because I don't want to speak for whoever inspected the vehicle
but I don't know but yes if a tie rod is very loose or a control arm or the brake pads are very
worn that vehicle should not be driven that length or really quite honestly much at all you know
whether you're on the highway or in town if you have a tie rod come apart you don't brake pads
you could have trouble so try to find a place today where you can have somebody inspect that for you
give you a little more a second opinion give you some advice that maybe helps you make a better
decision nah I'm gonna risk it I figured you would well good good knowing your friend I hope to
talk to you next week if there is any good news you're not in the dead of winter exactly it's a
beautiful day yeah yeah so I'll give you a full update on that nick uh well and Ryan as you're
driving if you notice something different this is a big thing for anyone quite honestly if you're
driving along and all of a sudden something feels different sounds different is behaving
differently you need to stop because that you know you know if somebody inspected they gave
me some advice obviously you're gonna make the choice as best for your situation but if you're
driving along also and something doesn't feel right don't just say well let's see what happens here
because that could be dangerous too you know just be cautious be aware of your surroundings don't
have the music at 10 you know keep keep it quiet so you can pay attention to let the vehicle speak
to you I'll be white knuckle driving all the way down don't you worry about me all right Nick
good good going yeah be careful out there you'll you'll get all you'll I'll text you don't worry
let me know and I'll I'll I'll pick you up if you run yeah you owe me you're right absolutely
all right if you have any issues with your car your truck your van you want some advice
from Nick Stalfel from Lloyd's call us or text us you know the number 6514619226
let's see text came in and it's this 2021 Ram truck
text just says when I slow down and then accelerate there is a small hesitation
and then a small jerk most of the time it runs smoothly what do you think Nick
what could it be slowing down a small hesitation and jerk I wonder if there's not something with
the transmission maybe it's down shifting coming out of interlock you know pay attention to it take
these are good notes you already have but also try to pay attention to
have I been driving for a long time the car hot is a cold try to find a way to duplicate that
you know next to me and for service share that information with them maybe have them hop in
the car with you or the truck with you take it for a drive and see if they can experience that
and give you a little more uh a better direction to go very good a texture wants to know which
by the art location are we we are at the main showroom in Jordan Minnesota and they've got lots
of goodies here to eat coffee treats all sports they put on a great spread so if you're heading
down and we hope you do we'd love to meet you here at Jordan by the art showroom in Jordan
Minnesota just a quick drive from from the Twin Cities if you're just joining us next awful from
Lloyd's Automotive is doing his usual help here on a Saturday morning here on CCO this happens to
be my second to the last show here on CCO getting some nice comments from folks via that text line
but yeah we uh Ryan we have one more and you have one more show we're going out in a blaze of glory
Danny I don't know about that you got the first part right now let's do this let's take a quick
break and be right back with more call us texas with any car care question you may have 6514619226
from newstalk a3o this is w cco and good Saturday morning to you it is currently 55 degrees in the
Twin Cities nice weekend a great holiday weekend keep in mind what this weekend is all about it's
thinking about those that we have lost in all the conflicts around the world all these years ago
since the civil war so keep that in mind as you're grilling things having an any kind of an outdoor
with family and friends remember partly sunny today you're going to get up to about 69 beautiful
weekend they talk about outside things like grilling 51 the low tonight 81 tomorrow 88 memorial
day no mention maybe a slight chance of showers sunday night maybe but monday looks really good
88 then but tuesday sunday near 92 so warm weather summer definitely on the way 55 right now here on
cco we are broadcasting live at by the art showroom in jordan minnesota and of course our usual show
the car care show in full swing next awful from Lloyd's automotive nick as well as always like to
ask you for those that need some help from my Lloyd's tell us where you are how do we get in touch
yes sir so if you have a question as always we will answer you don't have to bring your car to us
we don't expect you to drive across town to do that but if you have a question feel free to give us a
call 651 228 1316 if you happen to be in st paul you want to stop and say hi you'll find us at 982
grand avenue which is on the corner of grand and chasworth in st paul for more information check out
our website which is loyds automotive dot net we will get you that information excuse me before
nick leaves us which is about 745 or so my beg your pardon callers text is yes we do in fact
listener here at the by the art showroom wants to know about hybrid batteries a good question
how long do they last when do you think a person who has a hybrid vehicle will need to change that
battery well the vehicle will let you know first of all so you don't have to you know it's not a
maintenance item there'll be warnings when one of the cells are not operating as they should
so it's not that you'll be caught one day and the car won't work so don't don't worry about that
we do replace them and honestly it's typically you know if i had to give you a number of about
15 years you know we see pre-issues and such and some hondas that we've done so i wouldn't be i wouldn't
be too worried even if you're at that 15-year marker we have cars that are plenty older than that
that still have the original battery so it kind of case by case oh yeah there's there's still feel
those first generation pre-issues out there that still have those original batteries so i feel that
that the technology is good i think they've done their research and the product that's out there
is fine too so i know a lot of people worried if i'm buying a vehicle i don't want a hybrid or it
frightens me don't let that be the case they it's a good technology it helps with the fuel economy
it's a good balance a give and take i like having the good the gas gasoline engine having the hybrid
or having the electric assist for the hybrid so i think it's a good combination so if you're
looking for a vehicle and a hybrid's an option i think it's a good option to follow up with
especially with gas prices where they are right now so uh to that list absolutely maybe 10 maybe
15 or more years for that that's that's good good news all right again 6514619226 any kind
of a car care question you might have for nick stoffel i'm looking at another one here from uh
from a the text to do let's see a broken car can affect more than you know okay i was unwillingly
involved in a bad accident texas says due to a poorly maintained car uh the sun car is a 2016
Honda Civic uh air conditioner condenser went out a couple of years ago per diagnostic testing
at the dealership will cost over whoa 3000 there was a recall but there's no guarantee that the
manufacturer will cover it if replace the condenser uh not gotten in touch with or recall received a
call from the manufacturer to discuss that issue uh what do you suggest this texture should do
is that that's a pretty heavy duty cost there for a condenser yeah i think it i think you
said the Honda i think there was a vintage there where they actually had maybe some issues with
the compressor and the compressor failure uh created some debris that made its way into the
condenser so i think in that in that case it might be a little more of a job than just the
condenser um and you know if you are in a situation where you have a failure uh mechanical failure
compressor um and then obviously that debris makes its way through uh upon replacement or repair you
can apply like a filter or a screen to catch any debris in the event that there is a problem you
don't have it happen again um you know obviously talk with the manufacturer dealership
i don't know what the situation the mileage there's a lot a lot of circumstances that might
vary or affect how that outcome is um but in the event that you do have a failure inquire about a
filter or screen because a lot of times i can kind of save you some heartache on the road
as you know nick we get this question from time to time does Lloyd's automotive do warranty work
and uh and i'm thinking too of those people that have maybe signed a deal where they had that that
extended warranty uh you do that kind of work there at Lloyd's right we can absolutely honor
an extended warranty um if you're in the market of a vehicle buying a new vehicle or use vehicle
and you're looking at extended warranty please we read the fine print we'll get that question time
from time should i buy what should i get it and it's it's a matter of opinion and preference um
you know but i would say read the fine print make sure you're buying what they're selling you because
a lot of times the salesman will maybe over exaggerate or oversell you on a product that may
not be true which is kind of part of life but uh as far as manufacturer warranties that has to go
to French as dealership so whatever make the vehicle is the dealership that has that flag out
front is where you need to take that vehicle for any kind of recall manufacturer warranty uh
type of repair so manufactured warranty go to your dealership with an extended warranty Lloyd's
will be happy to take you Lloyd's in a mall shops quite honestly you know the way we see it it's kind
of a form of payment quite honestly it's it's up for us to kind of explain and uh you know not just
talk to you the customer the owner of the vehicle but we in in turn we also talk about that extended
warranty tell him what's wrong breaking down the pricing kind of you know on behalf of the customer
to go should in selling that to that extended warranty uh operation looking at a text about
our conversation about batteries uh hybrid batteries the texture says i bought a 2007
Prius new the car has over 200 000 miles on it still the original battery so there's
an example of what you just told us Nick uh let's see uh please explain texture wants to
know oil cooler lines if they need replacing what is that texture talking about Nick uh
what an oil cooler line is just that you know uses oil and runs through a cooler to keep the
temperatures down a lot of times they use those coolers to cool other items or systems um a cost
of replacement is likely because somebody's recommending because they're leaking and anytime
there's a cooler line which oftentimes might have some pressurized fluid whether it's coolant
transmission fluid power steering fluid engine oil if it's leaking those situations could go from
bad to worse really quick meaning that that leak can go from a small leak to a significant leak
if you run the vehicle out of oil or any one of those fluids you can have trouble very quick
so if somebody's recommending that they can demonstrate and show you what's wrong and why
i would say that's a repair that should be done sooner than later texture bought a uh
i'm going to break for weather here coming up in a moment bought a uh oil filter from a
auto parts store and was concerned concerned and wondering we get this a lot here on the show
about the quality uh it was not an oem part but it was uh just a regular oil filter made by
someone else you know they looked it up and asked the uh a guy at the counter if that was the correct
one i was wondering about the quality of these filters that may not be uh always oem and we get
that a lot what would you say that is a good question and keep in mind that the manufacturers
don't make any of the parts they buy they source out the parts from different vendors they assemble
the vehicle so the car makers or assemblers of vehicles they don't make parts keep in mind that
the companies are making the parts need more than just the manufacturer as a customer meaning
that that oil filter depending on the make and the model and the brand of the filter
it could be the original equipment so when you go to the parts store they have all these
different varieties good better best um don't buy the bottom of the uh the the rung you know don't
buy the bottom shelf part but you also don't have to necessarily buy the top of the line part so
like the good middle middle level or upper middle level i think it's probably sufficient
it's probably likely the same oe quality which will serve you and your vehicle for a long time
very good nick hang on we're going to take a break and look at that holiday forecast and we
come back answering more car care questions you have problems with your vehicle and you want to
get a little analysis over the radio next awful from Lloyd's we'll uh we'll do that very thing call
us or text us 6514619226 we're broadcasting live from the beautiful showroom here at by the
yard in jordan minnesota they've got all sorts of goodies here coffee and things to eat and we'd
love to see if you have the time new stock a3o this is w cco and a good saturday morning to you
welcome back to our car care show nick stopful from Lloyd's automotive is helping us out as usual
if you have any issues with your vehicle your car your truck your van we love to hear from you
at 6514619226 uh you know i was thinking about uh i was looking at a sign actually nick about
being an automotive technician and uh we always like to say that's a pretty good gig if you've
got children or grandchildren who have that what would you say to what what kind of a person
you're looking for because i remember you and dan both you were kind of hands on as you were a kid
anyway you kind of like to work with your hands uh you see a lot of those folks and talk to these
young people who uh maybe should really get it think about this job i couldn't agree more
out like you mentioned you know i was a 15 year old kid went to a server station you know we used
to have those with the full serve and we'd check people's oils and tires and stuff on the drive
those days are behind us however if you know a young person or even somebody looking for a change
i think it's a great industry um the persona of the grease monkey is kind of in the rear of your
mirror at this point you know things are very computerized um a lot of technology a ton of
variety whether it's make model the type of problem so if you're looking for a challenge
or something where every day is different it's a great industry they can pay very well and you
know as we've discussed um and if you just work really hard you know that's part of the key you
suds are big nick and i are talking as we as you know we have 33 locations now
and as we're trying to figure out how to to manage all this it really comes down to our people and
we're very fortunate really good people but as we look at the young people coming into this industry
as we hire new young people um that work out that's a big thing so if you're a young person
looking to work hard and and learn um i couldn't i couldn't do anything else quite honestly so i
would say if you're looking into it contact one of your local technical schools see what that system
looks like talk to your neighborhood shops see if they have a an opportunity for you to work
through while you're in school uh and the future is bright for you and uh you mentioned technical
schools we've got some really good ones around here haven't we they're amazing and uh you know a
few years back enrollment wasn't great but i would say as far as i recall uh the romans are
pretty full so if it's something you're considering uh for the fall even get in contact with them you
know don't don't wait too long you don't want to get on a wait list so if it's something you're looking
into uh tour them inquire like i said go to your neighborhood shops see if there's an opportunity
to do uh some summer work there you know get a feel for it but it's a great industry it provides a
really good for people's families retirement you know all that stuff but we have all that you know
insurance at 401k you know you get your time off you know everything that any other careers
are going to offer we have the same stuff uh but the variety is one thing i'm very proud of yeah
every day is different it's great yeah good gig uh if you have any kind of a car care question again
you can call it in or text it in 6514619226 standing along here we're broadcasting live
from the jordan showroom the beautiful showroom here at by the yard in jordan minnesota uh
here's another text just came in we recently purchased text just says a 2020 christler pacific
of van with 117 000 miles on it it smells like something is burning when you turned it off
after driving on the freeway on one recent trip the temperature dial spiked all the way up and
just as quickly came back down something to be concerned about texture wants to know
yeah i think you should get that looked at the burning smell um maybe something leaking
maybe it's getting low and coolant that that's why you see that gauge you know spiking like that
you don't want to ignore those types of things because right now which might be just a matter of
a hose repair repair or some sort of simpler repair we ignore those things the vehicle overheats
mark it's lower on coolant now we have a bigger problem so i would say that's something i would
get in somebody's schedule sooner than later looking at the forecast a bigger priority i know
we all have busy lives but when it's going to get in those upper 80s and florida with 90 degrees
here we want to make sure where our cars are running properly the cooling systems are working
properly the last thing you want to do is be stuck on the side of the highway in 90 degree day
for sure uh i'm i'm looking at another text about uh changing coolant and it says well it's
kind of a long text that uh their car is like 11 years old and has never had the coolant changed
how often should that be done well as you know i'm going to say check that owner's manual there's
a maintenance schedule in there look online but i do know for a fact 11 years it's past due so
you know next time you're in for service man you make that appointment make sure you mention you
first off if the coolant is hasn't been done 11 years what else hasn't so the coolant's one thing
that obviously it's something we're acknowledging but make sure when you bring that vehicle in
they do a full inspection they find that maintenance schedule follow that inspection make recommendations
based on what they find and as you know Denny we always talk about maintenance is much less
expensive than a repair so when you bring your vehicle in and just you know talk to the shop it's
been a period of time in six months a year however many miles have them do that inspection to make
sure you have your car in good working order especially as the summer months roll upon us
once in a while you and i mostly me talk about the old days of of automobiles and it seemed to be
way back when you would change that coolant much more often it seems like newer cars you don't have
to do that i mean it's like i'm not sure i'll have to look at my you know manual too with my car
but it seems like we're talking many miles before you need to change is that typical
it is and first off i'm catching up to you denny i turned the big five oh here in a couple weeks so
don't i might not catch you but i'm i'm gaining on you at least uh and you're right you know when i
started doing this when i was a kid you know we do the antifreeze every other year and with the
technology it even hoses and belts you know and so cars are expensive repairing them is expensive
but things last a lot longer you know the cooling systems might be seven years 100000
miles spark plugs are 100000 miles radiator hoses we hardly replace outside of some
sort of repair which used to be a much more regular occurring item but as vehicles have evolved
technologies got better cars have gotten better a lot of that stuff has gone with it so i would say
you know it's it's further better it is expensive because the way they jam this stuff in there the
labor processes and times are very sometimes it's a lot you know and it gets very expensive but
honestly i think in the long run we're better off absolutely so before we run out of time let's
grab a phone call denise is shaking in for a minute talking this morning good morning denise
thanks for waiting what can we do for you yes good morning thank you my question is i have a
2019 mazda cx3 with just under 50 000 miles and it's a good car i take good care of it and you
know i get regular oil changes and things like that um but my question is every once in a while
every month or so i make a trip like a two-hour trip northern northern minnesota or wisconsin a
couple hours here and there and i always worry i think oh my gosh should i go have a shop look
at it before i make this trip and i realize it's not a long trip but i just kind of is it necessary
to do that if i'm taking if i do the regular maintenance on my car and take pretty good care
of it thank you i would say no it's not if you're following the regular maintenance schedule you
have a good relationship with your mechanic in your shop you should be fine that being said if
you're taking a trip for anyone for that matter and you're concerned a piece of mine is priceless so
the last thing we wanted somebody driving across the state across the country worried about something
take it in have them kick the tires give it a good once over um and make sure you're good to go but
honestly if you are following them maintenance schedule you're doing your regular maintenance and
routine you should be just fine nick i know we have to scoot here in a couple of seconds i want to
leave you with this last set text that just came in this text it says i'm still driving my 79 camaro
after 47 years bravo for that well nick again as we head out of here thanks for your help
folks that do need some help from loyds give us that info if you want yes sir if you have a question
please feel free to give us a call that 651-228-1316 and as you know denny if you're in st paul we're
two blocks east of lexington parkway at 982 grand avenue for all that information and more check
on the website which is loydsautomotive.net tony and i are going to be stopping by tuesday morning
to get another oil change there at loyds and nick thank you so much be have a safe weekend
and we'll talk to you next week sounds good thanks denny very good next outfit from loyds automotive
About this episode
Run-flat tires, worn suspension parts, and hybrid battery warnings all come up as the hosts field listener questions. A caller asks about a 2014 Nissan Juke and whether it’s safe for a long trip after suspension/steering work and “four new tires.” The hosts stress stopping if something feels or sounds different, and they connect cooling-system issues to summer overheating risk. They also cover hybrid battery lifespan, A/C condenser causes, and how to choose oil filters and handle overdue coolant service.
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.
