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
Serpentine Belt Service at Kwik Kar Saginaw in Saginaw
March 5, 2023
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Saginaw road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump - ... More
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
Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)
February 19, 2023
Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fix... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
February 12, 2023
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Kwik Kar Saginaw
February 5, 2023
Okay. You went to your local Saginaw car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Saginaw service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light ... More
Kwik Kar Saginaw Radiator Service
January 29, 2023
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Saginaw, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine ... More
Keeping Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)
January 22, 2023
No matter what the temperature is outside, it's important for your vehicle's engine to remain cool, calm, and collected. Well, cool, anyway. If your vehicle has a gasoline engine, it's powered by a bunch of explosions involving spark plugs, pistons, gasoline, and air. And the by-product of all ... More
The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)
January 15, 2023
It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes. And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fumes rather than having them pollute our atmosphere. PCV stands for positive crankcase ventilation. When y... More
A Bright Idea
January 8, 2023
You've probably noticed how much easier it is to see when you're driving in the daytime as opposed to at night. It's one of the main reasons about half of all fatal vehicle accidents happen when it's dark. That's why it's important that your vehicle's headlights are in top condition and working t... More