Severe Service Requirements
January 1, 2023
A lot of Saginaw drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of auto... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
October 23, 2022
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, TX folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do withou... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Kwik Kar Saginaw
October 31, 2021
Good vehicle care for us Saginaw residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required differen... More
The Importance of Saginaw Drivers Following Service Intervals
July 11, 2021
Today in our Kwik Kar Saginaw blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Saginaw with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, watering the... More
Kwik Kar Saginaw: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
May 16, 2021
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Saginaw streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas tha... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
January 31, 2021
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Saginaw car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Saginaw, TX, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manufa... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Kwik Kar Saginaw in Saginaw
January 3, 2021
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
November 29, 2020
Sometimes we hear people in Saginaw say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complex... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Kwik Kar Saginaw
August 2, 2020
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Kwik Kar Saginaw article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Saginaw with ... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
July 26, 2020
At Kwik Kar Saginaw we've had a lot of Saginaw customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in TX. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all vehicl... More