Don't Be Fuelish
August 22, 2021
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More
Coolant Service at Kwik Kar Saginaw
August 15, 2021
Saginaw residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of TX temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it has to pr... More
The Truth about Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation)
August 8, 2021
Most light vehicles (under 10,000 pounds/4,500 kg) in North America sold from 2008 model year on have a feature that many people are confused about. It's the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You may have some experience with it yourself if you own a newer vehicle. Vehicles with TPMS hav... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Saginaw, TX
August 1, 2021
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our TX environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Saginaw drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Saginaw area... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Saginaw
July 25, 2021
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Saginaw, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Saginaw drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs, y... More
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
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
Steer Right in Saginaw
July 4, 2021
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Saginaw drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent year... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
June 27, 2021
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
The Turn Signal Mystery (Turn Signal Problems)
June 20, 2021
Some problems are easy to diagnose on a vehicle; others aren't. Figuring out what's wrong with a malfunctioning turn signal sometimes fits into both categories. By the way, if your tempted to just leave your broken blinker broken, remember you can get a ticket for not using them, not to mention... More