The check engine light can be a stressful sight to see. Often times, your mind comes up with the worst possible scenario for what could be wrong. And while there’s no way of knowing what the problem is, most drivers share the same fear: It’s going to cost a lot of money. At Kennedy Transmission,…
DetailsToday in our Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service blog, we’re going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your car or truck isn’t the only aspect of your life in Minnesota with recommended intervals: Let’s start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, watering the lawn and paying the…
DetailsEngine Ventilation 101: All About Your PCV Valve You may have heard the acronym “PCV” before, but, for many, that’s as far as your familiarity goes. Though you likely don’t know what it stands for, or the purpose it serves, don’t beat yourself up over it – a lot of us are in the same…
DetailsEveryone in Minnesota North Dakota has blind spots – and no, I’m not talking about the fact that you really don’t sing like Jessica Simpson. I mean the areas of the road that you can’t see when you’re driving around Minnesota. First let’s talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about…
DetailsWhen all of your vehicle’s wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Minnesota can cause your car or truck’s wheels to be out of alignment. Driving for an extended time in Minnesota when…
DetailsToday, we are talking about your PCV valve. The PCV Valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Minnesota motorists. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of the engine that holds the oil. When the car or truck engine’s running, fuel is burned to generate…
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