The Dahl Express Service Center Guide to Proper Fluids for Your VehicleThe automotive professionals at Dahl Express Service Center would like to give Winona drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more speci... Read More Posted in Fluids on October 24, 2021 Slippery When Wet (Driving on Wet Leaves)When the leaves fall, you might take a sightseeing trip to see them at peak color. Or you may simply live in a spot where there are a lot of trees. When those leaves get wet, you'd be surprised to learn just how slippery they can be. We all know ice is slippery to drive on. What causes tires ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 17, 2021 A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... Read More Posted in Fluids on October 10, 2021 Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving.While new electronic devices are helping drivers be ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 03, 2021 Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Winona Car OwnersA generation ago, Winona drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Winona shop every year or two for repairs seemed... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 26, 2021 Keeping Your Car Young in WinonaAs Winona consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in MN, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuff - e... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 19, 2021 That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities.First, you almost certainl... Read More Posted in Steering on September 12, 2021 Wheel Balancing at Dahl Express Service CenterSo you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Winona drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on MN roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vibratio... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on September 05, 2021 Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in WinonaUnderinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Winona area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get f... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on August 29, 2021 Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint.One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... Read More Posted in Steering on August 22, 2021 |
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