Hey Saginaw Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
October 11, 2020
Higher Saginaw fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Saginaw drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fuel... More
Bad Vibes
October 4, 2020
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
Power Steering Service at Kwik Kar Saginaw in Saginaw
September 27, 2020
Many Saginaw drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the internal ... More
Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)
September 20, 2020
We've all seen drivers who do things thatlet's be frankreally irritate us. They're inconsiderate, can put people in danger and make the road a much less friendly place. They really "T" us off. These are the bad drivers who fit their description to a "T." The Tailgater. You've seen this terr... More
A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
September 13, 2020
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
September 6, 2020
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
Hitting The Brakes In Saginaw
August 30, 2020
Hello Saginaw, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls o... 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
Direct Fuel Injection Update from Kwik Kar Saginaw
August 16, 2020
For those of you in Saginaw, TX who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes about 250... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Saginaw
August 9, 2020
A lot of people get custom wheels in Saginaw. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Kwik Kar Sagina... More