September 2019The Kwik Kar Saginaw Guide to Servicing Your DifferentialDifferential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for Saginaw drivers. A lot of us in Saginaw don't know what a differential is or what it's for. Ever... Read More Posted in Differential Service on September 29, 2019 DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 22, 2019 Keep Your Cool in SaginawSaginaw drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the co... Read More Posted in Cooling System on September 15, 2019 Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Kwik Kar SaginawHello Saginaw! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in TX vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to regulat... Read More Posted in Exhaust on September 08, 2019 Tire Maintenance in SaginawWith the recent focus in the Saginaw area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Saginaw drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, prop... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on September 01, 2019 |
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