As a vehicle owner, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about the inner workings of car brakes and their day-to-day functions. When they’re working properly, they slow down and stop your vehicle by turning kinetic energy (the movement of your wheels) into heat energy through friction generated by applying your brakes to the wheels.…
Every part of your engine is important to your vehicle’s health in some way. Neglecting to fix a single worn out or damaged part could lead to bigger, more expensive repairs. While you may be familiar with pistons and gaskets, there’s one more part in your engine that you should be familiar with: your PCV…
A vehicle’s performance is dependent on the vehicle itself—its brakes, engine, weight, and drivetrain setup all have massive impacts on how a vehicle handles. But no matter how well your vehicle performs, its tires can make or break its handling and safety. The right tires make a huge difference, but no matter what kind of…
If you’ve been driving gas cars all your life, you may have a negative opinion of diesel engines. But while it’s true that diesel engines indeed used to be louder and smellier than gasoline engines, advances in diesel engine technology have made diesel engines cleaner and more like gasoline engines than ever. Diesel engines even…
You’re pricing used cars in Shakopee, MN. You’re looking at new models too. Are you throwing away cash on an older car that might need extra maintenance? How well do new wheels hold their value? Let’s look at the pros and cons. Plenty of New Car Pros Just walking around a showroom makes the car…
How Do I Find a Mechanic I Can Trust? An experienced mechanic makes a big difference. If you break down on the road, you know who to call. When you’re not sure about maintenance, you know who to trust. Your car enjoys an extended life, and you save on repairs. Kennedy Transmission in Forest Lake,…