by superiorservicemn | Dec 5, 2014 | Auto Service, Car Tips, Preventative Maintenance, Repairs
The transmission in your vehicle creates speed variations in the torque which is created by the engine, without out it the vehicle would have just one speed. The transmission uses a fluid called “transmission fluid” which helps all of the moving components slide with... by superiorservicemn | Oct 28, 2014 | Auto Service, Repairs
Accidents happen and with winter approaching we will be seeing many more vehicles to repair here at Superior Service Center. Statistics in the 2013 Department of Public Safety Minnesota Motor Vehicle Crash Facts reports that over 3,000 accidents happened in 2013 due... by superiorservicemn | May 14, 2014 | Repairs, Tires
Today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched The TireWise Consumer Education Campaign. This campaign is to inform consumers and retailers about tires in numerous different aspects such as tire buying, tire pressure, treadwear, tire aging,... by superiorservicemn | May 1, 2014 | Auto Service, Car Tips, Preventative Maintenance, Repairs
Pictured below is a brand new water pump and a very used and worn water pump. You might notice on the used one in the second picture there are no fins left on the fan as there are in the new one pictured. What might cause this you ask? Not getting the coolant flushed.... by superiorservicemn | Apr 24, 2014 | Auto Service, Car Tips, Repairs
Most of us that own vehicles have gotten that dreaded (yet expected) call from the service advisor of the shop we’ve dropped our vehicle off to be checked out at. The call telling us what’s wrong with the vehicle, and how much it’s going to cost to fix it. When faced... by superiorservicemn | Apr 11, 2014 | Auto Service, Car Tips, Preventative Maintenance, Repairs
During a recent differential fluid service on a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup here at Superior Service Center, one of our Master Technicians had noticed the old fluid had a “sparkle” or “glitter” effect to it. Upon further inspection, after removing the rear...