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 For Your Car or Truck 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 […]
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 […]
Automotive Detective Service When your vehicle starts acting strange, it’s not always clear what is wrong with it. But, it can’t be fixed without an accurate diagnosis. That’s when your trusted mechanic takes out the magnifying glass to solve the mystery of the brake pedal with the sputtering sound in the front quadrant. Making a […]
Diesel Maintenance At Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV’s. But our North Dakota friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have […]
Differential 101: Does My Car Have a Differential? When it’s time for a routine vehicle inspection at your local Kennedy Transmission branch, we might tell you your vehicle requires differential service. But what exactly is a differential, and what does it do? With front-wheel drive vehicles being so common, a standard transmission service usually takes […]
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment For Your Car Or Truck Imagine you’ve left Minnesota and you’re up in the arctic on a dog sled. Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their […]
