A backing plate is a part of the brake system that helps keep dirt and debris away from the brakes. It supports the brake pads and helps them work better and last longer.
Bead leaks happen when air escapes from the area where the tire meets the wheel. This can cause the tire to lose air pressure, which is not good for driving.
An Edelbrock carburetor is a part that helps an engine get the right mix of air and fuel to run better. It's often used in older cars and custom vehicles to boost performance.
A hot rod is an old car that has been changed to make it go faster and look cooler. People often customize them with new parts and designs to stand out.
A carburetor is a part of an engine that helps mix air and fuel so the engine can run. They used to be very common in cars, but now most cars use a different system called fuel injection.
Venturis are parts inside a carburetor that help pull fuel into the air so it can mix properly for the engine. They play an important role in how the engine runs.
The 2020 Acura RDX is a type of luxury SUV that is known for being comfortable and having good technology. It's a popular choice for people looking for a nice vehicle with plenty of space.
A backup camera is a small camera on the back of a car that shows what is behind the vehicle when you are trying to back up. It helps drivers see if there are any obstacles or people behind them.
The Ford Explorer is a large SUV that can carry many passengers and has a lot of space for cargo. The 2022 version has new technology and safety features that make it safer and easier to drive.
A 10 speed transmission is a system in cars that helps them change gears automatically. Having more gears can make the car run smoother and use less fuel, but it might have some issues since it's a newer technology.
The Buick LaCrosse is a large car made by Buick, known for being comfortable and having good features. The 2010 version is one of the newer models from that time.
Transmission fluid is a liquid that helps the car's transmission work properly. It keeps everything running smoothly and cools down the parts inside the transmission.
A compressor is a part of the car that helps adjust the suspension, making sure the car rides at the right height. If it stops working, the ride can become uncomfortable.
Rear shocks are parts of a car that help make the ride smoother by absorbing bumps in the road. If they are broken, the car might feel bumpy or hard to control.
Aftermarket replacement means buying parts from other companies instead of the original car maker. These parts can sometimes be cheaper and may work differently than the original ones.
An indicator on the dash is a light or symbol on the car's dashboard that tells you something is wrong or needs attention. If it stays on, it means you should check it out.
The Dodge Ram is a big truck that people often use for work or towing things. It's known for being strong and tough, making it a popular choice for those who need a vehicle that can handle heavy loads.
A used vehicle inspection is when a mechanic checks a second-hand car to see if it has any problems. This helps you know if the car is in good shape before you buy it.
Motor oil is a special liquid that helps keep car engines running smoothly by reducing friction and preventing wear. Different types are used for different engines and temperatures.
Tolerances are the small differences in size that parts of the engine can have. They need to be just right for the engine to work properly without problems.
Summer and winter weight oils are types of motor oil designed for different temperatures. Summer oils are thicker for hot weather, and winter oils are thinner for cold weather.
Oil weight is how thick or thin the engine oil is. It’s important to use the right thickness for your car, especially in different weather conditions, to keep the engine running smoothly.
The Toyota Camry is a popular car that many people use for everyday driving. It's known for being dependable and getting good gas mileage, which makes it a great choice for families or anyone who needs a reliable vehicle.
Aftermarket parts are car parts made by companies that are not the ones who built your car. They can be used to fix or improve your car, usually for less money than the original parts.
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And on this chilly Saturday morning time once again for this edition of CCO's car care show Danny Long here
Let me introduce you to an ASC certified technician Nick Stoffel from Lloyd's Automotive in St. Paul. Nick good morning
Good morning Danny. You had a little bit of a break you and your bride there this past week
But now you're back to reality a little a little cooler reality, but hey, you're a Minnesotan, right?
Absolutely we came back and we had a little snow and I'm just happy that the Sun is out today
It's not great which helps the days go by boy. Isn't that true? Yeah, it makes a huge difference
And that's got that warming capability a little melting capability as well if you're new to the show
Thanks for checking us out Nick answers any kind of any kind of a car care question
You may have doesn't have to be about it. You know if you we have a lot of do-it-yourselfers
That call in and Bravo for them
But you don't have to be a gearhead or motorhead if you drive a vehicle your car your truck your van
You're having problems with it. You need to bring it in for service, but you want to know maybe what could be a-ling
That's what Nick does for our CCO listeners
He kind of gives you a little analysis over the radio what could what could be wrong what you could be facing
So take advantage of Nick's expertise and we always like to say do it sooner than later because Nick takes his leave about
745 making a way for Ted Ferrell's wine chat. So any car care question. Let's hear from you
You can call if you want to chat with them great if you just want to send a text
That's a good two just one number for either six five one four six one nine two two six
While we're waiting for some questions Nick. I was wanting to mention this just happened
I think yeah just yesterday my daughter called me and said to her daughter my granddaughter
Needed to she brings her vehicle. She's smart right takes after you know
Her grandfather she goes to Lloyd's automotive
for her repair she lives in St. Paul and
But she brought the vehicle in the other day because there was a certain kind of a noise turns out that it was a similar noise that that
that Lloyd's fixed on my car and I wanted to ask you about that that she needed some new brakes
So they had that and oil change etc regular kind of maintenance
But they located and you got to correct me of it. Is it I think they call it a dust shield something like that
Yeah, absolutely what what happens is
Especially winter months with all the grime the ice the snow that they you know kick kick kick up and get caught up in between the
Dust shield which is the protective plate on the backside of the brakes that we'll call it
And it just keeps from any debris getting caught up in there
Unfortunately in our climate and with the salt and such they will start to rust it will swell
Sometimes they get a little twisted and they can make contact with that brake rotor
It's not dangerous, but it makes an annoying little squeal or screechy noise
All we need to do is reposition it or tweak it a little bit to give a little bit of a gap there
Very common we see it, you know, especially this time of the year all the time
So it's not a not a concern
It's not going to keep your car from stopping, but it can be quite an annoying noise
That we should take a look at and have it remedied. Yeah, I think one of your mechanics
Graham I think noticed that and he just kind of bent it back
Which is kind of nice to be able to repair that or do do all cars have that?
Absolutely, so when the cars are built
You know, they they assemble the axles
Before they assemble the brakes to put a backing plate on there
They kind of houses it protects that whole system of that area from anything coming from the backside get caught up or any debris
It kind of keeps it clean enough
From my family, I guess is the best way to put it now. Yeah, I
Was thinking you and I talked sometimes when there gets corrosion or some kind of deposits on that wheel the rim
that
Makes the tires kind of deflate in the cold months. Is that pretty common too? Is it more common this time of year?
I suppose because you notice it
Well, I think that the material it seems like you should be careful here
It seems like we don't see as much of those bead leaks as you're referring to which is where the salt and and such will get caught up
I'm at that surface of the wheel
It'll make it's way between the tire rubber and the wheel and this sits there when it's a sitting there
There's nothing to do but corrode
You know, there's maybe a few years ago. We've seen a lot of that
You got disassemble take the wheel off the vehicle take the tire off the wheel. We will clean it
You know, not necessarily grind it but take some
Brake stubs to clean that corrosion away put some sealant back and reinstall it
But it doesn't seem to be as common as it once was
And I guess I should be careful here because before you know, we'll see that again
But you know, it's funny with cars
We'll see common issues for a couple few years and it kind of seems to go away on a particular
Manufacture and then also they'll show up on a different
Manufacture and you know these problems that we see are kind of circled the way around the different makes and models
interesting
Nick let's grab a phone call Jerry is checking it from Minnetaka. I believe this morning Jerry. Thank you. What is your question for Nick?
Good morning guys
Love your show. I'm just gonna ask I've got an older sweet rod and it's got it's naturally aspirated
So it's not fuel injected and it's got like two Edelbrock four-wheel carburetion. I'm just wondering if
If they work on that kind of move kind of vehicle
You know the the hot rod vintage is definitely not our specialty not that we don't see him from time to time
But you know, there are places in town my best advice to you would be the next time is a car show
You know in your community your area go to it
You know make some relationships talk to some folks figure out who's doing the tuning on those different types of vehicles
But this is not something that we do anymore
You know most are most of those guys they retired from our business to be honest
But there's still guys out there and there's still outfits out to that to tune them and they'll adjust those carburetors for you
Make sure they're in sync make sure everything's working the way it should so like I said my best advice is next time
There's a car show go to it. You know walk around talk to some people
Find some of that kind of clicks with you see where they're taking their vehicle or who maybe they themselves can help you
So that that'd be my my first stop
And then we have a lot of collectors in this area. Don't we I mean you go to these? Oh, yeah
Like at the State Fair or something and that yeah, you that's a great advice because you know that they know
Where to take now some folks work on their own vehicles
They're talented, but you know where they they take yeah, they're half to me
So that when you go to these renew your levels of take a technical expertise
They don't teach carburetors anymore. Is that what you're saying? No, I mean, you know when I
It's been a while since I went to trade school
They still had a unit will call on carburetion kids
Mostly, I think they want us to understand sure how the air and the fuel volatiles
How I made its way through the Venturis and all that so I have you know very small as I'm putting my fingers very small amount of
Knowledge on carburetors, but there are still those folks out there
There are those specialty shops that definitely do that
It's just a matter of finding one that works on your particular brand or your tipper engine set up
So there's a little bit of homework, but once you find somebody stick with them and they can keep your car on the road
It's fun to go to those shows though to see these great old vehicles
Hang on Nick. We're gonna take a quick break
Let's invite our listeners to join in as I say sooner rather than later
We always seem to run out of time
So call us or text us any kind of a car care question will do at six five one four six one
Nine two two six right now in the Twin Cities. We're at nine above zero. We're heading to 22 today
Near 19 tomorrow, but warming up this week by Friday. We'll be back to 44 again a plus nine here
News talk 830 W CCO and a good Saturday morning to you. Welcome back to CCO's car casher
We are here every Saturday right after the seven o'clock news break. Thanks for our friend Nick Stoffel from Lloyd's Automotive at St. Paul and Nick
We always like to remind folks for if they need some help from Lloyd's
They can always call you guys and certainly pay a visit on that great location. Where are you?
Absolutely, so you can always reach us at my phone six five one two two eight one three one six
And if you're in St. Paul, you'll find us on the corn of grand and chance worth versus nine eight two grand Avenue
If you need more information, you can always check out our website, which is Lloyd's Automotive dot net very good
Nick will I get you that info before and Nick takes his leave which is about seven forty five
So don't wait if you have any kind of a car care question call us or text us
Six five one four six one nine two two six a neck
Here's the text came in a bit ago at 2020 Acura RDX
The backup camera is showing colors of green and purple on the bottom half of the image
The image is still present, but is distorted by the colors that began suddenly in now and has not improved
Can I get a clean image back easily or cheaply? What do you think the remedy there is?
Well, I wonder if something didn't happen, you know when they when they assemble these things a little film where it all kind of
Sandwiches together. I wonder if something didn't happen. I'm not sure if it was temperature related car wash something
You know, I would take it in maybe they can try to reset it
I'm plugging plug it back in try a couple tricks of the trade
But unfortunately, I suspect that it might have just failed and you'll need a replacement. Is that a big job?
Not necessarily in the prices are all over the board, you know for everything that offers us
It can be a hundred dollars or many hundreds of dollars
So I would I would get a get an assessment figure out what jack-o-lantern don't assume anything until we have facts in place
But I would you know, I'd
Cautious thing move forward. We're good
this listener sent a text looking to purchase a 2022 Ford Explorer with a I
For single turbo and a 10 speed transmission
But the texture says I've been hearing there have been challenges with that 10 speed transmission
Do you have any insight in that or any issues with that kind of transmission?
Well, I would say, you know a 10 speed transmission is a newer technology
Typically when we see something newer, maybe the word is challenges because it takes an adjustment takes a little bit of learning
The manufacturers are also going through the same, you know, they obviously do their research and development
but
They don't know all the facts until we see those cars on the road. So
You know, I wouldn't I wouldn't shy away from it, you know, I would inquire
I would make sure maintenance has been done the car's only a few years old
You can check service bulletins have it inspected before you buy it makes no concerns to be known of
But I definitely wouldn't say that's a reason not about the vehicle
You know, Nick, it's always fun to hear from listeners who are listening to us from well out of state
But sometimes out of the country too, but we have a regular listener Dan who is from the Twin Cities
Listening to us from Palm Springs this morning
Spending about a month out there. Well, lucky you guys
Feels like home listening to CCO and that's that's that's kind of cool to get to get these things because you know years ago
Nick long before you were in the business and I was working
Nights sometimes over nights and those days without the before the internet
We would get the actual, you know letters or postcards and it was always fun to getting in those postcards
I remember getting one from
Texarkana saying coming in loud and clear back in those days, but anyway, I digress call us or Texas with your car care question six five one
Four six one nine two two six. So here is another one. So so you were before dark was on the radio. Thanks
Marconi I knew him personally
All right, don't go there
Let me let me see. Here's another one. Good morning. Love the show
Yeah, this will be interesting to hear your comment on this my new battery just failed
After three and a half years the out-of-ports apart store says the new batteries are failing a lot sooner than the old batteries used to
Texture wants to know what's wrong with the new batteries. Why don't they last as long? Do you think that's true?
Well, I'll put a big maybe there. I've had my
Theories also because it does seem insert makes a model that they were replacing them sooner than we used to
That being said the demand on the batteries much more a lot more electronics
There's a lot more going on inside the vehicle behind the scenes
You know if you're not listening to the radio what you should be listening to a trio
But you know all the computerization all the cameras all the safety features a lot more going on a lot more
Demand on that battery. So I think that we were using the battery cycles more often
So maybe they're being used up a little bit more and also keep in mind that the weight of the vehicle the balance of the vehicles
A really big deal with emissions and fuel economy
So I think that maybe the capacity or the sizes of the batteries have changed too
So I think there's some truth to it, but also keep in mind
There's a lot more going on than just you know the batteries aren't as good as they used to be
Would you say though on the like we say once in a while where there would be wiper blades or anything or oil filters?
Do you still usually usually get what you pay for? Oh?
Absolutely, and you know we we try to sell a premium battery
But there are certain makes and models that every three years will see will be replaced in them
And there's other makes and models that maybe it's you know that five or six year time frame
So it really depends
But you know buying the lesser value or the lesser price point on anything quite honestly in life
We give some life and life advice here, but if you're cutting corners, unfortunately, it's not always gonna work out for the best
That's right. Let's grab a phone call this morning Nick Tim calling in for Fridley, Minnesota this morning. Thank you Tim
What is your question?
Yeah, I've got a
2010 Buick Listern
That I got second hand at that time. It had about
85,000 miles on it. I'm pushing up to just sort of a hundred and fifty thousand miles on it
And I I don't know if the previous owner had ever changed the transmission fluid on it
Should I be considering doing that now or can you even change the fluid on that model? I know some of them you can't
What users a way to service them
Into what extent last time it's just a drain infill which we talked about from time to time and obviously as technologies change
Changed so it's some of the maintenance schedules and this maintenance procedures. So I'm pretty sure a drain infill still possible
You know like but you know, I wouldn't I wouldn't see too far into it
I you know follow owner's manual look the maintenance schedule and kind of follow their advice
Very good. Thanks Tim. Thanks for the calls if you want to call in your question or send a text whichever is easier
We always like to say and still say it. We love to hear from you sooner rather than later Tim
Was lucky to get in before the break here, but we still have time
Nick will be with us for about another 15 minutes or so. So any kind of a car care question
Take advantage of our time here call us or text us
6514619226. Let's do this. We'll take a break see what that forecast is calling for we come back
We'll do more car care talk here on news talk a 30. This is WCCO stay with us
Good Saturday morning to you with this happens to be the 21st of February and we are in the midst of CCO's car care show here
Every Saturday. Thanks to Nick Stoffel from Lloyd's automotive for helping you out right after the 7 o'clock news break every Saturday
Nick we're gonna grab some more text messages, but first let's say grab a phone call Pat checking in from Schaefer this morning Pat
Good morning. What is your question for Nick?
Yeah, hey guys
My daughter is going to school out in Oregon and when she's driving through the mountains her car will overheat and
Then by the time she gets back
To bring it in to get checked, you know, it's it's run fine and they can't find a problem or duplicate the issue
She has a 2015 Chevy Cruze
I'm heading out there next week to see if I can help her out. I was wondering if you have a idea where to start
Well, obviously going through the mountains elevation things are under more stress
So I start to wonder do we have an issue with cooling system the thermostat the water pump circulation?
I would still think even in town flat elevation that maybe some of the temperatures would be elevated as it may be
They can check the input and they'll put temperature on both sides of the thermostat. Make sure it's managing the temperature properly
Because I don't think it's gonna be completely okay in one scenario and then
Overheat in the other. I think there's gonna be somewhere in the middle and hopefully there's enough of a clue there
You know whether or not the water pump circulate enough whether or not the
Radiators dissipating that heat or the thermostats managing that temperature. I would hope that there's a clue somewhere
So if you have, you know, you take it back in to have them kind of stick with it per se
Hopefully there's enough of a clue there where they can kind of you know do some further investigating
Yeah, I'd like to hear the results of that and if you have the time and you get it corrected
I'd like to hear what what happened and what what the technicians found out interesting question and good luck be safe
Good morning. Texter says I have a 94 Cadillacs at Andeville the rear shocks and
Compressor don't work anymore. It has 33,000 actual miles on it
Can I get some aftermarket replacement that won't cost an arm and a leg Texter wants to know
Some make some models with that suspension there is a
Kit to change it to to more traditional type suspension. I don't know for actual on that type of system
But I do know if you do
Update or change it you might have a indicator on the dash will always be on so if that's something that's bothersome to you
So keep that in mind
But you don't go to your shop your dealership inquire see what the options are see how the ride will be different
Because it will ride a little different than your custom to make sure all that is fine with with yourself and your family
But there may be an option. So it just takes a little research and hopefully you find a happy place there
We always like to get and we do get listener comments from time to time just some suggestions and here's one
We're talking about that
Texture wanted to buy that particular Explorer and wondering about that particular type of transmission any problems, etc
And this Texter said check consumer reports or similar for the used car reviews for 10 speed transmissions
I think that's a good idea. I remember years ago
You can't use
Like in commercial matter, you can't use consumer magazines. I remember getting a letter of cease and desist from some
magazine
Attorney saying you can't say this you can't say that but I can say I used to get
That particular publication with the car issue
Which is great because you had all these different repair records of all these different makes and models and
It was it was great research and it's something, you know to buy an expensive car, which they are
Do some research and that's a key word is research and you know, they you know
People are gonna pick on a 10 speed transmission my truck has one. I've had no problems with it, right?
You know, you talk to the next guy and it's been nothing but trouble or you know certain makes, you know, I driver Chevrolet
It's always been that way. It doesn't mean that Ford and Ram are bad. It's just it's what it is, right?
But everybody has their their their feeling their opinion and they're right they have the right to that
But like you said do your research talk to your shop talk to your dealership
You know careful online because online you can find any answer you want to whatever good bad and different, but you know
Talk to your friends talk to your neighbors be informed when you do decide to buy this vehicle at least know what you're buying
You know, there are certain makes and models that maybe have a little more
Troublesome from time to time doesn't make them bad doesn't mean the one you're gonna buy is troublesome
But you know just you know
Ask you know get some information and the most importantly before everybody any used vehicle have your shop your dealership your guy
your people I should say
Inspect it do that use vehicle inspection
Therefore, you know what you're buying to the best that they can share with you and you're and you'll hopefully have a good long life for that
car
absolutely
Looking at an interesting question another via text from a listener Nick says with a concern about engine wear
Would you change to a higher viscosity motor oil?
Like 0 to 0 to 20 to something higher
What do you think about changing what the manufacturer calls for?
You know, I would be very cautious there
The tolerances and engines have changed are very very specific
If you read the manual it might say there's a certain range depending on your climate
If you fall within those ranges of the oil weight, I think you're okay
You know years ago Denny we said summer and winter weight oils, you know at the shop
You'd have two different tanks and you know those days are far behind us
But the talent is a very tight the specifications very tight
Warranty is very specific
So I would be very careful before I would change any kind of oil weight
I think you might find there might be one or two options within your vehicle itself
But I'm not sure it makes a huge difference either that's the other thing
That's kind of old-school thinking you know where we need to put a heavier weight oil because in the winter or summer months
Because that you know the heat things thin out. I don't think that's necessarily truth technology today
But read up follow what the manufacturers recommend
Especially if your vehicle is under warranty you don't want to do something that prevents any kind of warranty repair if you have do have any problems
you and I talk about this Nick from time to time about the
Viscosities have changed so much over the years and I know I was surprised when my son said his his Camry uses
016 and I saw the look of that it was like water
But then you told me and I've since seen it on the shelf
08 I think am I correct on that that's got to be like real like water
You're correct. It's gotten very very thin
You know as I say from time to time I'm not a chemist a scientist it does make me wonder just a little bit
It seems too thin to be real
And in a false kind of back in our experience, you know, I've been at Lloyd since 1998
We've seen I don't know thousands of thousands of cars and you know, we've repaired and we fixed them
we you know didn't what we've done and
You know it kind of comes on to maintenance so no matter what they throw out as far as oil or its
Specifications or all of that if you follow the maintenance schedule
I think you'll be fine, you know, we always talk about the longevity of oil and the recommendations and based on our experience
You know, we always say on synthetic oils five thousands the interval that we really like
But I would I would caution
I would caution people from doing anything different than what the manufacturer says that is I said that previous texture because I'd hate to
Have a problem and have somebody not have any kind of warranty coverage to support that. Yeah, very good. Good. Good thought
Texture says when replacing struts and springs and Toyota Camry, is it okay to use you're gonna help me with this
Is it Moog parts instead of Toyota parts? What is MOOG? What is that?
Moog is a brand
There's a lot of brands out there. Obviously federal mogul. I believe the manufacturer of it
And we touch this, you know, I think in the last couple weeks is aftermarket parts
Oftentimes are made by the same manufacturer made the original equipment parts meaning that the automakers assemble vehicles
They don't make parts so they research they source out all these part manufacturers to make the parts that they need so they can assemble their vehicles
Now within that the manufacturers the part vendors might have a different value line a different
Good, you know, good better best
From my experience Moog is a more of a premium or a premier parts company
So we've had good luck. We've used it. We use them to be honest
So you do your research just because it's not original manufacturing doesn't mean it's not gonna work
It's not gonna fit. It's not gonna be right
Oftentimes the aftermarket parts have the same quality same value, but a better price
So you got to kind of work your way through that. That's how you should have a good relationship with your shop your dealership
Whoever you take your vehicle to they've been doing the bit in the business a long time
They know what works and what doesn't work and they can find ways to save you some money with the same quality
Think we've got one one more text. Yeah, I think you're gonna like this before we head out of here
Texas has loved your Saturday shows listening from Florida while on my morning walk
I am a senior female who enjoys cars wine and gardening
I owned a 59 metropolitan a surprise 60th birthday gift from my husband. She enjoys driving manual transmissions. I love it
Thanks for taking the time to do that. That's awesome
Yeah, and then they can the garden shows next so you just keep listening to WCCO and you'll be complete
Well, she likes wine too. So Ted Farrell will be coming up here in a couple minutes and she can enjoy that as well
We always enjoy your company Nick and your expertise. What do you say? We do this again next week
It sounds like a date Danny. Thank you in the meantime for the folks who want some help from Lloyd's automotive
Tell us how we find you guys
You can always reach us at 651-228-1316 and as always if you're in St. Paul
We're at 982 Grand Avenue. That's two blocks east of Lexington Parkway
And if you need more information, please do check out our website, which is Lloyd's automotive dot net
You'll be safe out there and enjoy the week and we'll talk next Saturday. Sounds good. Thanks, Danny
About this episode
A lively discussion on common winter car issues, including brake noises caused by dust shields and the impact of cold weather on tire deflation. Nick Stoffel from Lloyd's Automotive shares insights on vehicle maintenance, addressing listener questions about older hot rods and modern transmission concerns. The episode emphasizes the importance of regular vehicle checks, especially in harsh winter conditions, and offers practical advice for DIY car care enthusiasts. Listeners are encouraged to reach out with their car care queries for expert analysis.
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.
