Coon Rapids Auto Repair

Cold weather readiness is a must when temps drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. A vehicle cold weather readiness check over focuses on ensuring critical systems can handle freezing temperatures, primarily checking the battery, tires (pressure & tread), fluids (oil, coolant, washer fluid), brakes, lights, wipers, heater/defroster, and stocking an emergency kit for reliable starting, grip, visibility, and safety in snow and ice. Key steps include testing the battery's cold-cranking amps, using winter-rated tires/fluids, inspecting belts/hoses, and ensuring all visibility systems work perfectly. Before you are stuck on the side of the road broke down. Winter weather Check list Battery & Charging System: Test battery age and health; cold weather drastically reduces battery power. Tires: Check tread depth for grip on snow/ice and maintain correct PSI (pressure drops in cold). Consider winter tires. Fl ... read more

A bit of rain now, a bit of driving later. Minnesota weather does not disappoint in the avenue of keeping us "on our toes". While almost everyone has an idea of what they need to get done before the cold winter months, by the time we get to June, a lot of us just want to relax. We don't want to think about all that we have to do. We here at Minnesota Automotive, however, want to highlight that being prepared might make relaxing that much better. Checking that your cooling system is properly functioning and maintained may stand as one of the brighter highlights to consider in the summer months. The outside heat can increase the workload of the vehicle's engine, which in turn raises its operating temperature. Without the cooling system functioning at 100%, the engine could begin to overheat, causing a bigger list of repairs than just the cooling system. So we recommend keeping up to date on your cooling system's maintenance as well as always having an eye on the coo ... read more