Northside Garage
211 26TH AVE N MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55411 | (612) 522-4246

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Simple Answers from Northside Garage: Alignment

{{ image('MzQ3') }} Question:How do I know when I need a wheel alignment? Northside Garage Answer:When Minneapolis drivers' wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When the...
Published on: Feb 01, 2026

Differential Service

When you take a corner in your car, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels.  That means that the outside wheels must turn a bit faster than the inside.&nb...
Published on: Jan 25, 2026

The Test Your Vehicle Can Fail (Emissions Tests)

Clean air quality is something that helps all of us thrive here on Planet Earth.  And considering that motor vehicles are a contributor to air pollution, emissions tests in the U.S. and Canada ar...
Published on: Oct 27, 2025

Deciphering The Menu Board At Northside Garage: A to Z

{{ image('Mjk0') }} You may not be familiar with all of the items on Northside Garage's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the b...
Published on: Oct 12, 2025

Northside Garage Tech Question on Your Transmission

Question My name is Suzanne.  We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend.  About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV.  It took all weekend to get...
Published on: Sep 14, 2025

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Minneapolis drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle's passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreez...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025

The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)

If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil.  Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...
Published on: Jul 06, 2025

Serpentine Belt Has Video

Your serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles it also runs the...
Published on: Jun 08, 2025