Windshield WipersTacky or Techie? The Tachometer.There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about.It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on May 24, 2020 Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 06, 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 Automotive Tips from Kwik Kar Saginaw: Wiper Blades – Signs of WearPosted in Windshield Wipers on January 14, 2019 Automotive Tips from Kwik Kar Saginaw: Wiper Blades – Signs of WearPosted in Windshield Wipers on January 14, 2019 Cruisin' on Down Main StreetWhen automakers first came out with cruise control, it was a real luxury item. The older cruise controls used a mechanical vacuum system but it worked. Well, some of the time. Now days, cruise control is all electronic, thanks to computers. It's reliable and a real convenience on long trips. ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 11, 2018 Wiper Blades in TXIf you're gonna drive around the Saginaw area, you've got to be able to see! So having a good set of windshield wipers is extremely important. We've all experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a s... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on May 02, 2018 The Best TestWould you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on February 06, 2018 |
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