Winter is coming. Are you prepared? That depends – is your vehicle ready to take on the freezing temperatures and snowy, icy conditions? Keeping it in good shape is the best way to get through the upcoming season, and that requires a little bit of winter car care. Fight off our harsh Minnesota winters by […]
When to Replace a Damaged Tire Repair or Replace? That’s the question Minnesota motorists ask when they have tire damage. Unfortunately, some tire punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch are considered too large to be safely corrected. Punctures in the sidewall or near […]
The Maintenance Free Myth Sometimes we hear Minnesota car owners say, “What’s up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don’t break down.” While it is true that today’s cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity demands higher […]
Tire Tread Depth on Braking Welcome to the Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service automotive blog. Today, let’s talk about the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, most Minnesota and Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service auto owners tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where […]
Servicing Your Exhaust System Your car or truck’s exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your car or truck. Maintaining it is good Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service auto advice for Minnesota drivers, but it’s also good health advice […]
Serpentine Belt Tensioners The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining best tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. The service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be replaced together. A worn tensioner prohibits the accessories from spinning […]
Picture this: you’re driving down the road and suddenly feel a jolt to realize you have a flat tire. This unfortunate instance has happened to all of us, and tire replacement is something you should be prepared for; whether it goes flat or it’s just worn down. But when it comes to our tires, we […]
Minnesota Road Trip Preparation People from Minnesota love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights, and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt. Now you can’t always avoid problems, but you […]
Guide for Minnesota Drivers: Alignment Inspection Uneven tire wear, the vehicle pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Minnesota car owners that their wheels may be out of alignment. When doing an alignment inspection, the tech will review your tires for uneven wear as well as suspension and […]
