Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)
February 26, 2023
You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accelerating and changing gears. You know it's not the surface of the road because it's smooth as silk. So what did you just feel? That kind of jumpingor grinding or sl... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
August 14, 2022
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Saginaw Drivers
March 27, 2022
Knowing how their engine works can help Saginaw drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down whi... More
Transmission Service at Kwik Kar Saginaw in Saginaw
December 5, 2021
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Saginaw drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in TX to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But proper tran... More
Automotive Tips from Kwik Kar Saginaw: Timing Belt Overview
August 23, 2020
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Saginaw. The timing belts important job i... More
Automotive Tips from Kwik Kar Saginaw: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
April 26, 2020
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Saginaw.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing bel... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Saginaw
March 29, 2020
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Saginaw
August 26, 2018
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Saginaw drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission wi... More
Saginaw Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
June 14, 2018
Any Saginaw driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Saginaw residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this is ... More
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Kwik Kar Saginaw
April 16, 2018
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Saginaw. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understan... More