Why We Need Wheel Balancing Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, drivers generally want as smooth a ride as possible in their vehicles. Perhaps one day, while getting up to speed on the highway, you notice a shudder in your steering wheel or your […]
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Kennedy Transmission The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have […]
At Kennedy Transmission Brake and Auto Service, we know the process of bringing your vehicle in for routine maintenance or repairs can be stressful. Over the years, cars have become much more reliable—to the point that you can get away with not knowing everything about how your vehicle operates. However, cars have also gotten more […]
Straight And True In Minnesota: Wheel Alignment Most Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles — that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of […]
Most Minnesota drivers are all talking fuel efficiency right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. North Dakota folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks. And we Minnesota motorists all know — or should know — that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum gas mileage. But is there something more we can do? After […]
Smart Minnesota Drivers Protect Against Overheating Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Minnesota motorists […]
Serpentine Belt Service At Kennedy Transmission Don’t you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you’re zipping down a busy Minnesota expressway? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator – which charges the […]
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the car or truck engine. Minnesota drivers don’t need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; they […]
Premium vs. Regular Gas Minnesota drivers often ask the question: “Will using premium gas make my car run better?” The answer is simple. But first, let’s talk about what exactly premium gasoline is. Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the highest. Most gas stations […]
