In our auto video today we’ll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that “modern cars are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free”. Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Minnesota Bigfoot fans, but this maintenance-free myth has more […]
Most people in the Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Some of these standards are self-imposed and others, like […]
Road transportation is the most common means of getting from point A to point B in the U.S. So, it’s safe to say we’d all like to spend a little less on gas. With oil prices rising, paying for gas is the most expensive part of having a car. While electric cars and alternative fuels […]
One Minnesota automotive service issue that doesn’t get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don’t get talked about very much around Minnesota, but they’re very important. First let’s define what the driveline is: Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and transmission. The driveline starts there and includes all […]
Hello Minnesota, let’s talk about brakes. Braking, as all North Dakota drivers know, is slowing or stopping your vehicle. As you can imagine, brakes are engineered to work well on a particular vehicle application. For example, you would expect more powerful brakes on a heavy-duty pickup that routinely hauls big loads and pulls trailers, than […]
We’ve all seen North Dakota car owners do crazy things while driving to or from Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It’s a wonder we even dare drive on North Dakota […]
Is your car sometimes hard to start on an early Minnesota morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your car’s fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different […]
Let’s talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Minnesota, North Dakota service centers like Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don’t know what these services really are unless they ask. Let’s go down a typical list, in alphabetical order, starting with […]
When it comes to their vehicles, some Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service motorists don’t have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service drivers generally accept that many things […]
