Superior Blogs
Types of Motor Oil and How They’re Chosen for Your Vehicle
Drivers typically know the importance of an oil change, but do they know what kind of oil is being used for their cars? Here are the four most common types used in vehicles today: Full Synthetic Motor Oil This engineered oil has been formulated for vehicles that need...
How Tire Tread Wears and How to Do the Penny Test
Often an overlooked portion of your vehicle maintenance, tires are an important part of staying safe on the road. Luckily for drivers, inspecting them only takes a couple of minutes, and one item: a penny. To perform the penny test: Grab a penny (one that’s clean...
How Superior Service Center Supports Local Charities and Automotive Students
In the season of good will and charity, we wanted to take a look back at all the ways we help support our local community. DCTC Superior Service Center has proudly partnered with the Dakota County Technical College for many years. Our owner, Dan, is on the Advisory...
Important Battery Maintenance for Winter
One of the most important small tasks you can do this winter for your car: check on the battery. When temperatures drop below 32 degrees, car batteries start to lose their power. Depending on the state and age of the battery, they even lose half of that once it goes...
Tire Pressure in the Fall and How It Can Affect Mileage
As we enter the transitional season of fall and the drastic fluctuation of temperatures, even going from morning to afternoon, there are certain maintenance tasks that need to be done on your vehicle. Just like the asphalt on the road contracts and expands depending...
Common Reasons Why Your Car Is Having Heating Issues
There’s nothing worse than getting into your car on a cold morning and realizing your heat isn’t working. This can cause a whole bunch of problems if you’ve got ice to defrost, and driving in an icebox is never ideal. Typically, there are a couple key reasons why this...
Do You Really Need Winter Tires, and Why?
Tires are one of the best investments you can make for your car, which is why many consider buying different tires for the different seasons. Let’s go over the ins and outs of winter tires. The difference. Winter tires, or sometimes called snow tires, are specifically...
Winter Car Maintenance Tips: The Importance of Getting Your Battery Checked
With winter creeping closer, it’s time to think about certain maintenance tasks to do before the season hits. One of the big ones: getting your car’s battery and alternator inspected. Checking that off will hopefully save you the trouble of being stranded with a dead...
Scenic Twin Cities Autumn Drives
Minnesota in the fall is a beautiful time, so take advantage of it by driving some of these scenic routes! St. Croix River Valley Stretching from Hastings to Taylor Falls, this route mainly takes Hwy 95 which goes right along the St. Croix River. Wherever you start,...
Fall Tune-Up Checklist to Drive Safe This Winter
Safe driving also involves staying on top of your car’s maintenance to avoid preventable break downs. Let’s go over some of the best maintenance tasks to check off this fall: Check the owner’s manual. First things first: you should always reference your vehicle’s...
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