Automotive Tips from Kwik Kar Saginaw: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
May 14, 2023
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Saginaw. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Saginaw drivers that visit Kwik Kar Saginaw is contaminated refrige... More
Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)
May 7, 2023
When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low and running a vehicle in that condition can lead to expensive repairs. While there are many reasons oil leak... More
Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
April 30, 2023
Keeping your vehicle's brakes in top shape is one of the most important things you can do for your safety and those on the road with you. Most drivers know a little about brake pads and rotors but maybe not so much about another brake component called the calipers. Disc brakes work by a mechanica... More
Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)
April 23, 2023
In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More
Kwik Kar Saginaw: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
April 16, 2023
Most Saginaw auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Kwik Kar Saginaw, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Saginaw drivers actually save?In today's Kwik Kar Saginaw article, we're focusing on the t... More
Breathe Deep in Saginaw With a New Cabin Air Filter
April 9, 2023
Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Saginaw auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner's manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around 12,000 to 15,000 miles (19,000 to 24... More
A Cold Day in Saginaw ? Air Conditioning Service at Kwik Kar Saginaw
April 2, 2023
Most Saginaw drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy TX highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Saginaw rush hour, but so can a long ride in a hot vehi... More
I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)
March 26, 2023
Bet you didn't know: Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors, Elmer Berger first patented a rearview mirror that was mounted on the front fenders, on the spare... More
Should Saginaw Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
March 19, 2023
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Kwik Kar Saginaw tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your trips around S... More
Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)
March 12, 2023
Your vehicle may be wearing boots right now and you might not even know it. They're called ball joint boots. They're actually protective, flexible things that protect parts of your suspension (called ball joints) from all the hazards the road can fling at them. If one of those ball joint boots... More