Power steering is standard on nearly every car and truck in Minnesota, North Dakota these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that’s driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Kennedy Transmission Brake […]
All About Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Under-inflated tires may not seem like a major issue for most drivers, but they have some pretty serious consequences. You’re at risk of flat tires, blowouts, skids, and longer stopping distances when your tires don’t have enough air. How can drivers know when their tires are under-inflated? They […]
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you’ve ever had your brakes go out while you’re driving around the Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service area, you’ll know how terrifying it can be. Today we’ll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem, and how to make good repair choices. Often, the […]
The check engine light can be a stressful sight to see. Often times, your mind comes up with the worst possible scenario for what could be wrong. And while there’s no way of knowing what the problem is, most drivers share the same fear: It’s going to cost a lot of money. At Kennedy Transmission, […]
Today in our Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service blog, we’re going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your car or truck isn’t the only aspect of your life in Minnesota with recommended intervals: Let’s start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, watering the lawn and paying the […]
Everyone in Minnesota North Dakota has blind spots – and no, I’m not talking about the fact that you really don’t sing like Jessica Simpson. I mean the areas of the road that you can’t see when you’re driving around Minnesota. First let’s talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about […]
When all of your vehicle’s wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Minnesota can cause your car or truck’s wheels to be out of alignment. Driving for an extended time in Minnesota when […]
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. The PCV Valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Minnesota motorists. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of the engine that holds the oil. When the car or truck engine’s running, fuel is burned to generate […]
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Minnesota North Dakota : emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Minnesota North Dakota motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new car. Because new […]
