Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving.While new electronic devices are helping drivers be ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on May 09, 2021 How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature. You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either. Let's take a quick dive under the hood to let you know what the radiator is doing. It takes the he... Read More Posted in Cooling System on May 02, 2021 The Flat Fix that Fits (Tire Repairs)Can you think of anyone who likes getting a flat tire? Of course not. But when one of your tires winds up with a flat or leak, whether it be from things like hitting a curb, running over a nail or picking up a sharp stone, it's time to have someone who knows what they're doing take care of it.... Read More Posted in Tires on April 25, 2021 Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rain. And how it does all those things is pretty cool.First, just like any weather station, a vehicle ha... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 18, 2021 The Part You've Never Seen (Flat Tires and Solutions)They say your vehicle has one, but you've never seen it. And you might not even know it if you stumbled on it accidentally.We're talking about the jack, that tool that allows you to lift one corner of the vehicle up so someone can change a flat tire.So you say you'd never try to change a flat ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 11, 2021 Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Kwik Kar Saginaw Really Save Gas?Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Saginaw drivers don't always extend those ... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on April 04, 2021 THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing.Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 28, 2021 Service to Improve Fuel EconomyThe price of gas in TX has got people in Saginaw talking. It seems that Saginaw folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy... Read More Posted in Fuel System on March 21, 2021 Wishy-Washy in SaginawPerhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers and no fluid comes out. Now you're blinded even more. What can you do?The best thing is to make su... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 14, 2021 The Kwik Kar Saginaw Guide to Vehicle DiagnosisModern Saginaw vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute thing... Read More Posted in Diagnostics on March 07, 2021 |
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