Brooklyn Park Auto Repair

Of the items that you’ll purchase during your lifetime, an automobile is one of the most expensive. Taking care of preventative on your car offers a sense of relief because you can rest easier knowing that you and your family are safe. To make sure that your vehicle has a long lifespan and to protect your investment, it’s important for responsible car owners to have their car inspected from time to time. To ensure your safety and your car’s dependability, manufacturers specify preventative maintenance that needs be addressed and inspected to keep the warranty intact.   The team at AutoPro Auto Service encourages responsible car owners to make sure that their cars get preventative maintenance so you can have some peace of mind. Here are just a few things to be on top of when it comes to preventive maintenance. Keep all fluids clean and at the proper levels Oil cools and lubricates the engine of your car. The engine overheats and puts out pollution when the mo ... read more

  Perhaps it’s time to consider a little getaway from Brooklyn Park and take a road trip to Twin Cities. We’re lucky to live in a stunning part of the country that is so rich in culture, arts, and natural beauty. There are a multitude of compelling options for people of all ages to enjoy and bask of the magic of Twin Cities. Should you decide to hop in your car with friends, family, or take a solo trip, you will not be disappointed at what awaits you a short car ride away. Here are a few recommended places to visit: Minnehaha Falls Park One of Minneapolis’ oldest and most popular attractions, Minnehaha Falls Park, is a stunning 193-acre park and home to a 53-foot  waterfall in the wilderness. The park attracts over 850,000 visitors every year and contains native and prairie woodland wildflowers, basswood, cottonwood trees, hackberry, and limestone bluffs, and e paved trails to walk or a ride a bike along the Minnehaha Creek. Their are 4 outdoor picnic sit ... read more

You can think of your car’s timing belt as a domino. Once it breaks, many other aspects of your car’s engine start to crumble. To say the least, the timing belt is imperative to the overall operation of your vehicle, which is why we want to talk about your car’s timing belt.   First off, what is the timing belt, and what exactly does it do? The timing belt is basically a rubber belt, but its simplicity can be deceiving. This piece of machinery controls the timing of our car’s internal combustion engines. It ensures the crankshaft, which in turn controls the pistons, and the camshaft, which in turn controls the valves, rotate simultaneously.   What happens when the timing belt stop working? The valves need to open and close at the right moment. If the valves are opening and closing at the wrong time, your engine may not potentially be able to burn fuel correctly, which is a big problem. Without a properly working timing belt, you are also pron ... read more

With winter upon us, it is time to break out the snow boards and skis. The team at AutoPro Auto Service wants you to take advantage of the beautiful winter landscape we have in Minnesota. We have compiled a list of the best MN destinations for Winter Recreation:   Buck Hill, close to the Twin Cities, is the perfect place to ski and snowboard. Not only are you able to enjoy your favorite winter activities, but you also are able to enjoy the lovely scenery. Hyland Hills has impressive terrain for both the skiers and snow boarders in your family. An academy is located close by, which provides lessons and equipment.  Hyland Hills is a great place if you are looking to learn how to snowboard or ski. Lutsen Mountains boasts an impressive 95 runs over a total of 4 mountains. This expansive landscape is one of the best destinations in MN for winter recreation. Welch Village is only 40 minutes from the Twin Cities, so it is a fun and convenient option, especially if you are l ... read more

The phrase “tune up” evokes images of a mechanic replacing parts and making adjustments under the hood of a vehicle.  The vehicle is then returned, running better than ever, presumably getting better gas mileage, and increased acceleration.  This may have been the case many years ago, but in regards to today’s vehicles, the phrase “tune up” is obsolete.  For example, today’s vehicles have computers that automatically adjust air-fuel mixtures to accommodate ignition timing to compensate for worn down spark plugs rather than requiring manual adjustment.   Instead of “tuning up” your car, AutoPro Auto Service’s technicians will inspect your fuel, ignition and emission systems and check for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) in your computer system.  Trouble codes give car mechanics or technicians areas where on board problems potentially exist.  These codes are generalized so manual testing and inspection ... read more

When the TPMS or Tire Pressure Monitoring System light comes on, it means your vehicle’s tire pressure is low or is going flat. The dashboard warning light, turns on when the tire pressure is below 20% of what the vehicle manufacturer recommends. So if your recommendation is for 35 psi (pounds per square inch), the light will come on when your pressure falls to 28 psi. Pro-active auto owners can check their tire pressure at least once a month, instead of waiting for the TPMS system to activate.  20% below recommended pressure is significantly under-inflated. This means that you will be experiencing degraded handling and that your tire will be running hotter than it should. This can not only be a safety hazard, but your tires will wear prematurely and could even suffer a heat related failure. Some vehicle owners mistake the tire pressure printed on the side of the tire as the recommended pressure for the vehicle. This is not the case. The information on the tire is the ... read more