Medina Auto Repair

Without gasoline, where would we be? So many vital functions of America runs on gas, including our transportation. However, you would be surprised to how much we don’t know about such an integral ingredient to our success. Imagine a day without gasoline. You might find yourself waking up exceptionally early to grab that bicycle out of the garage and biking with your briefcase to work.  Here is what you should know about your gasoline:  How much are the taxes you pay per gallon? The taxes you pay per gallon of fuel will vary from state to state, but basically, taxation is 12% of the price you pay to fill up your vehicle.  Where does your gas come from? This is a tough question that actually may not even have an answer. Just keep in mind that the product you put into your vehicle probably has been to more countries than you.  Why does gasoline come from abroad rather than the United States? The U.S. is making great strides in limiting their dependence on fue ... read more

If you are like us at Nordgren Automotive, we are passionate for anything auto related. Songs about cars are one of our favorite things, but what about music videos featuring cars? That is even better! The team at Nordgren Automotive has compiled a list of our favorite music videos that feature cars: From hip hop to country, here is a list of music videos featuring cars from practically every genre: Dr. Dre –“Still D.R.E.” Prince –“Little Red Corvette” Lee Brice–“I Drive Your Truck” Aretha Franklin –“Freeway of Love” Queen –“I’m in love with my car” Beastie Boys –&ldquo ... read more

Snowmobiling is a great way to spend, not only time with your family, but outdoors, and we are fortunate Minnesota is home to some of the best snowmobile spots in the country. Our team at Nordgren Automotive is a big fan of spending some time in the snow. Here are 10 of the five best places for snowmobiling in Minnesota, and then 5 of the best spots nationwide:   Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort in IsleKavanaugh’s Sylvan Lake Resort in BrainerdTimber Trail Lodge & Resort in ElyVoyagaire Lodge & Houseboats in Crane Lake ... read more

We are truly in our element when the weather is cold, and we love getting out on the weekends. Here are some weekend getaway ideas around the Minneapolis region: Mall of America -- When you’re feeling like you need to get out of the house, visit this behemoth of a mega-mall with its 500 stores, restaurants, and a wedding chapel. While there, you can enjoy the thrill rides of Nickelodeon Universe or visit the Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium. St. Paul Winter Carnival -- January 24 - February 3, 2019 Head to downtown St. Paul for a fun time with friends and family. This festival has a lot going on, and most of them are free. Visit the website for a complete schedule. Watch a Minnesota Wild Hockey Game --  You can find the schedule for Minnesota Wild here if you want to catch a home game in Saint Paul. Outdoor Adventures -- There are so many activities during winter time. Go dog-sledding, cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking, ice skating, ice climbing, ice fishing, snowmobiling ... read more

Several decades ago (prior to about 1980), winterizing your car was often a complicated ritual, but critical if you wanted your car to start when the temperature dropped. Luckily, modern cars don’t need quite as much babying when the weather turns cold, because nowadays automotive technology is such that cars can start in extremely frigid temperatures without the need for a lot of special winterizing preparations. However, if you want your vehicle to start on cold mornings and run well when the cold weather hits, it’s still important to prepare your car for winter by doing a few simple things (or having your auto mechanic do them). Switch to winter-grade oil in the winter. Motor oil thins as it heats and thickens as it cools. In colder weather, thinner oil is better. The first number in the oil specification index for a motor oil indicates the oil viscosity; for example, 5W-30 is more viscous than 10W-30, and if you generally use 10W-30 oil in the warmer months, switching ... read more