Auto Service Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis Modern Minnesota vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions – and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute – things that used to be […]
Higher Mileage Service Intervals Minnesota auto owners have likely noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers; safety equipment like airbags; and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service but it does add quite a […]
Alternative Fuel Vehicles There is a clear and vocal demand – not just in Minnesota and North Dakota, but nationally – for a reduction in air pollution and dependence on fossil fuels. This demand is driving the current market for alternative fuel vehicles. are out there on the road today, with many more being developed. […]
Viva la Differential At Kennedy Transmission There are a lot of Minnesota people who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in North Dakota these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Minnesota folks don’t […]
Automobile Fluids For Your Car or Truck If you’ve walked through the automotive fluids of an auto parts store in Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service, you’ll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what’s right for your vehicle? As you know, these fluids all serve a […]
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 […]
