Autotronics of St. Peter
5079349290
Alt + /

Leaking Oil Isn’t Normal: When a Valve Cover Gasket Needs Replacing

Let’s say you discover a little oil leak in your vehicle and you think, “It’s small.  It’s no big deal.”  Remember that no oil leak is ever normal, and it might...
Published on: Jul 05, 2026

Grinding, Jerking and Slipping

Gone are the early days of driving when people had to manually shift gears in their vehicles.  Now, though, we are spoiled by automatic transmissions that seem like they’ll go forever. ...
Published on: Jun 28, 2026

Stop! And See Us (Brake Pad Replacement)

If you’ve ever driven a bicycle with hand brakes, you’ll probably understand how the brake pads on your vehicle work.  Bicycle brakes use a system that squeezes the bike wheel’s...
Published on: Jun 21, 2026

Keep It Smooth: Chassis Lubrication

If you have a truck, SUV or older car, chances are your vehicle has grease chassis fittings that need regular maintenance.  Having them lubricated can give you a smoother, quieter ride and preven...
Published on: Jun 14, 2026

Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle)

Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle) Perhaps this sounds familiar. Your vehicle seems like it’s been around forever, and you’ve decided it’s ti...
Published on: Jun 07, 2026

Gearing Up (Differential Fluid Service)

You may have never thought about it, but when you turn a corner, the wheels on one side of your vehicle turn at a different speed than the other side.  What is this magic? The answer is something...
Published on: May 31, 2026

Why is My Brake Pedal Hard to Push?

When you push on your brake pedal, you should find your vehicle easy to stop.  But at some point, you might notice stopping takes much more pressure on the pedal than it used to.  When it ge...
Published on: May 24, 2026

How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Autotronics of St. Peter Has Video

Today in the Autotronics of St. Peter auto care blog, we're going to talk to St. Peter drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become lo...
Published on: May 17, 2026
Loading...