Dahl Express Service Center Alternator Replacement Service in WinonaYour vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Winona is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane depar... Read More Posted in Battery on October 02, 2022 Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface.But they don't last forever. With care and ... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on September 25, 2022 Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents. There are many things that can cause a vehicle to give off a gasoline odor. One of the easi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 18, 2022 Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 11, 2022 Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Winona: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Dahl Express Service CenterTaking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Winona drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Winona drive... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on September 04, 2022 Dahl Express Service Center Brake Service for Safe Stopping in WinonaLet's talk about something critical for all Winona drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order.Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work:The wheel hub keeps you... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on August 28, 2022 Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)Let's say you live in a cold climate where the snowy, icy weather challenges you to clear the salt and debris tossed up on your windshield. You push your windshield washer switch expecting a good stream of fluid so the blades can wipe the glass clean. Yet nothing comes out. Nada, zip. What's g... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 21, 2022 Charge It in Winona for Extended Battery LifeHere's an interesting statistic for our in Winona, MN, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out that it'... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 14, 2022 The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower.The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 07, 2022 The Maintenance Free MythSometimes we hear people in Winona say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexi... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 31, 2022 |
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