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…
DetailsAutomotive 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…
DetailsDiesel 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…
DetailsDifferential Service in Minnesota Scratching 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…
DetailsFuel 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…
DetailsKeeping Your ‘Old Faithful’ Auto Running At Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service we’ve had a lot of Minnesota, Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service, and Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service clients asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that’s been building for…
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