Hey Saginaw Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
July 12, 2020
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Saginaw?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffe... More
Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Kwik Kar Saginaw
July 5, 2020
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Saginaw drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive mainten... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
June 28, 2020
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Kwik Kar Saginaw
June 21, 2020
Most people in the Saginaw area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Som... More
Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)
June 14, 2020
If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... More
Kwik Kar Saginaw Service for Your Exhaust System
June 7, 2020
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Why People in Saginaw Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
May 31, 2020
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Saginaw, TX, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of the ne... More
Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
May 24, 2020
There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about. It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... More
Saginaw Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
May 17, 2020
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Saginaw on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered signif... More
Timing Belt Replacement in Saginaw
May 10, 2020
Today we want to talk to Saginaw drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even though t... More