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 battery; the water pump – which…
DetailsFuel 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 has lots of grit in it; they…
DetailsMinnesota 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 around Minnesota, North Dakota…
DetailsWhen 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 diagnosis involves close…
DetailsAt 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 long been…
DetailsScratching your head? Don’t worry, if you don’t know what a differential is – you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Minnesota, North Dakota , you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. Some Minnesota…
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