Most Winona folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles — that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Winona is a…
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Winona drivers often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can certainly…
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Winona drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment. When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Dahl Express Service Center will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspension and steering…
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components. Environmental laws in some around Winona require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some parts manufacturers require other components to be replaced along with certain…
Most Winona drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy MN highway, but don’t worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Winona rush hour, but so can a long ride in a…
Hey Winona! Let’s talk about one of our MN summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It’s real easy for Winona drivers to take their car’s air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to time to help it keep…
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Winona drivers often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can certainly take…
Most Winona drivers don’t even think about their air conditioner. Now here’s a tip for Winona vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during MN winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the moisture in the air. So if you…
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Winona. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up. A common A/C problem for Winona drivers that visit Dahl Express Service Center is contaminated refrigerant (the gas that cools the…
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn’t feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle’s wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into…
