Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Minnesota on underinflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly and knowledgeable Northside Garage can help…
Automotive
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Air Conditioning
Automotive
10,250 Comments
Airbags
After they’ve had an accident, some people wonder why their airbags didn’t go off. Movies and television lead us to believe that airbags go off with the slightest bump. The reality is much more complicated. First, airbags come out with…
Automotive
8,582 Comments
Check Engine Light
How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light? Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance – it’s a warning that something’s wrong. When your check engine light comes on get it checked. Many conditions…
Automotive
9,685 Comments
ABS – Anti-Lock Brakes
There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to help you maintain control of your vehicle in an emergency…
Automotive
6,315 Comments
Wired! (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
Chances are you’ve had the power go out in your neighborhood at some time, and you know how helpless you feel. No lights, no microwave oven, no cold refrigerator: Yikes, it’s like living in another century. Well, your vehicle is…
Automotive
9,458 Comments
Viva la Differential
With front-wheel drive being so common these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service at Northside Garage, so most Minneapolis drivers don’t even have to think about it. And most rear-wheel drive differentials don’t need…
Automotive
10,236 Comments
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAR’S INTERIOR IN SUMMER
By Abigail Bassett Summer is upon us, and the streets are heating up. That means it’s time to prep your car for the hottest time of year. Of course you should perform all the regular summer maintenance, including checking and swapping tires,…
Automotive
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SAFELY STORING AND USING AUTOMOTIVE FLUIDS AT HOME
By Christa Hogan Stop and think about the number of fluids your vehicle needs to function properly: motor oil, windshield washer fluid, transmission and brake fluids, antifreeze, etc. Now consider the other fluids used in automotive DIY repairs, including solvents like…
Automotive
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6 SIGNS THAT YOU NEED NEW WINDSHIELD WIPERS
By Angela Tague It’s evening. You hop in the car to drive home, turn on the headlights, and give the windshield-wiper knob a turn. But all you see are streaks and smudges, reducing your visibility and safety. Yikes! If you notice…