The Kwik Kar Saginaw Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
July 18, 2021
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... 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
Need a New Battery? Call Kwik Kar Saginaw Today
April 5, 2020
Hello Saginaw drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Saginaw, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over... More
Kwik Kar Saginaw Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
January 19, 2020
Today's Kwik Kar Saginaw post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Kwik Kar Saginaw service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake flui... More
Kwik Kar Saginaw Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
December 12, 2019
Hello TX! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll have t... More
Automotive Tips from Kwik Kar Saginaw: Making a Battery Last Longer
February 10, 2019
One thing all Saginaw drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Kwik Kar Saginaw can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted like from... More
Battery Replacement at Kwik Kar Saginaw in Saginaw
December 2, 2018
Hello, welcome to Kwik Kar Saginaw. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Saginaw runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Kwik Kar Saginaw are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or TV remote, t... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
June 18, 2018
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Saginaw to alw... More
Battery Basics for Saginaw
April 3, 2018
It's important for Saginaw drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold TX weather. Most Saginaw area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. However, he... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
March 18, 2018
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Saginaw residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and o... More