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Drive Train Service in Barnhart at Kevin’s Car Care
Your browser does not support video The drive train in your vehicle includes all the vital components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance your driveshaft needs will also … Continue reading Drive Train Service in Barnhart at Kevin’s Car Care
A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Barnhart
Your browser does not support video When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Barnhart car owners remember to get our oil changed. But Kevin’s Car Care services that occur at longer intervals — like transmission service — sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is an essential part of car care … Continue reading A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Barnhart
Suspension Service At Kevin’s Car Care In Barnhart
Suspension systems function effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles. Eventually, however, sedan suspension components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive around Barnhart and Arnold. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is on smooth Missouri highways, your shock absorbers will … Continue reading Suspension Service At Kevin’s Car Care In Barnhart
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Your browser does not support video Hello Barnhart auto owners! Let’s talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them more … Continue reading Line
The Kevin’s Car Care Guide To Custom Wheels
Your browser does not support video If you’re interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your sedan, there are a few things you should know first. Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Barnhart motorists have bought a set of wheels that … Continue reading The Kevin’s Car Care Guide To Custom Wheels
Watching Your Check Engine Light
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Barnhart, Missouri carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969? New cars sold in the St. Louis area have as many as twelve networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, for … Continue reading Watching Your Check Engine Light
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
Hey St. Louis, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Missouri streets? How can you tell on your sedan? While there may be legal requirements for the St. Louis area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates. 2/32 is the depth of the tire tread wear indicator … Continue reading When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
What Barnhart Automotive Service Consumers Should Know
There are some things Barnhart auto owners should know about Barnhart car service and repair. First and foremost, Kevin’s Car Care cares about you and your family’s safety. And we really appreciate your business. Kevin’s Car Care in Barnhart wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes the foundation for a mutually beneficial experience for … Continue reading What Barnhart Automotive Service Consumers Should Know
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels In Barnhart Missouri
Everyone in Barnhart Missouri eventually replaces their tires, whether it’s because they’re worn out or they’re just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Barnhart Missouri, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let’s group the broad spectrum into several categories that will help in the selection process. One … Continue reading Buying the Right Tires and Wheels In Barnhart Missouri
Barnhart Customer Detective Work
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Kevin’s Car Care in Barnhart Missouri is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed. Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So it’s challenging to … Continue reading Barnhart Customer Detective Work
The Kevin’s Car Care Guide To Tire Specs
You know you need new tires, but you’re not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Barnhart service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then … Continue reading The Kevin’s Car Care Guide To Tire Specs
Keep Your Barnhart Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
Hey Barnhart motorists – this is something really amazing: For every gallon of gas your sedan burns, it uses 12,000 gallons of air. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean. That’s like a hundred gallons of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a … Continue reading Keep Your Barnhart Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better For Barnhart Motorists
Barnhart auto owners know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine’s cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors. There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the first … Continue reading Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better For Barnhart Motorists
Commitment to Make Your sedan Last At Kevin’s Car Care
For advice on how to make your sedan last longer, visit us at Kevin’s Car Care 7590 US Highway 61-67 Barnhart, Missouri 63012 6364641200 These days many people in the St. Louis area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you’ve got to start with what you’ve got. It’d … Continue reading Commitment to Make Your sedan Last At Kevin’s Car Care
How Your Check Engine Light Works
Have you ever had an experience like this in Barnhart Missouri? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your check engine light started flashing! You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stopped flashing, but stayed on. … Continue reading How Your Check Engine Light Works
Fall and Spring Checkup In Barnhart
When I was a kid in Barnhart, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it’s about time to get into Kevin’s Car Care for my checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don’t need seasonal … Continue reading Fall and Spring Checkup In Barnhart
Kevin’s Car Care Helps You Decipher The Menu Board: Part 2
Your browser does not support video Barnhart service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Barnhart drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Kevin’s Car Care fuel system … Continue reading Kevin’s Car Care Helps You Decipher The Menu Board: Part 2
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles In Barnhart Missouri
Before the recession hit, the median age for cars in the Barnhart Missouri area (zip code: 63012) was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Kevin’s Car Care we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the St. Louis area, bring it in for … Continue reading Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles In Barnhart Missouri
Automotive Detective Work In Barnhart
Your browser does not support video There’s a reason we use the word “diagnose” when we talk about fixing cars in Barnhart. Figuring out what’s wrong with your sedan has a lot of similarities to figuring out what’s wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a … Continue reading Automotive Detective Work In Barnhart
Maintenance Free Myth
Sometimes we hear Barnhart car owners say, “What’s up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don’t break down.” While it is true that today’s cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity demands higher tolerances for everything. For … Continue reading Maintenance Free Myth
Keep Your Cool In Barnhart
/> Your browser does not support video Barnhart drivers rely on their car’s coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your sedan 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 … Continue reading Keep Your Cool In Barnhart
Transmission Care In Barnhart Missouri
Call Kevin’s Car Care to make an appointment to check your transmission in Barnhart. 7590 US Highway 61-67 Barnhart, Missouri 63012 6364641200 Do you have any plans around Barnhart Missouri for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends and are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you’ll be having a lot of fun … Continue reading Transmission Care In Barnhart Missouri
Keeping Your Engine Cool In Barnhart, Missouri
The cooling system keeps Missouri motorists’s engines from overheating while they are driving around Barnhart, Festus and Arnold. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let’s talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen. The radiator is the part most Barnhart car owners associate with the … Continue reading Keeping Your Engine Cool In Barnhart, Missouri
Kevin’s Car Care: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
Your browser does not support video Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your sedan engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let’s go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Missouri highways, twenty pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a … Continue reading Kevin’s Car Care: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
Fuel Injection Basics For Barnhart
All modern Barnhart vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it’s a topic St. Louis auto owners need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount, at the right time; to be mixed with air and burned in … Continue reading Fuel Injection Basics For Barnhart
Make Your Vehicle Last
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 Missouri folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough – they … Continue reading Make Your Vehicle Last
Fuel System Cleaning at Kevin’s Car Care in Barnhart for Better Performance
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle’s engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel, to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine. Fuel injectors are engineered to spray … Continue reading Fuel System Cleaning at Kevin’s Car Care in Barnhart for Better Performance
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel In Imperial
Under-inflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Imperial area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don’t have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get … Continue reading Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel In Imperial
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
Some of us just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive, where you want to go or the look you’re after; there is a tire for you. The same is true about wheels. The … Continue reading Selecting New Tires and Wheels
Why is My Check Engine Light On?
Your browser does not support video The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Barnhart auto owners and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us Barnhart drivers. Let’s get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your check … Continue reading Why is My Check Engine Light On?
Battery Replacement At Kevin’s Car Care In Barnhart
Hello, welcome to Kevin’s Car Care. Today’s focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Barnhart runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we’re most concerned with here at Kevin’s Car Care are those in our customer’s vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or TV remote, car batteries wear out and need … Continue reading Battery Replacement At Kevin’s Car Care In Barnhart
Maintaining Your Older Car In Barnhart Missouri
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Barnhart Missouri: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Barnhart Missouri motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new car. Because new cars are more … Continue reading Maintaining Your Older Car In Barnhart Missouri
All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service At Kevin’s Car Care
When all of your vehicle’s wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Barnhart can cause your sedan’s wheels to be out of alignment. Driving for an extended time in Barnhart when your wheels … Continue reading All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service At Kevin’s Car Care
The Harm In Skipping An Oil Change For Barnhart Drivers
People in Barnhart have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you’re wondering: What are the key issues? Some new vehicle manufacturers in Barnhart are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles or more. This practice came … Continue reading The Harm In Skipping An Oil Change For Barnhart Drivers
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement In Barnhart
About 90% of our driving decisions in St. Louis are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important. Most St. Louis drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our sedan windshield is just dirty. … Continue reading I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement In Barnhart
Battery Basics For Barnhart
It’s important for Barnhart motorists to know battery basics. First, let’s talk about which is harder on a battery – hot or cold Missouri weather. Most St. Louis motorists think it’s cold weather because that’s when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold sedan engine. However, heat does more … Continue reading Battery Basics For Barnhart
St. Louis Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of St. Louis drivers driving around on under-inflated tires. Admittedly, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your sedan tire’s considered significantly under inflated at 26 pounds. The tire may not … Continue reading St. Louis Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Steer Right In St. Louis
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering so many Barnhart drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your sedan steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent years, a lot … Continue reading Steer Right In St. Louis
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Barnhart
Every Barnhart car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter’s dirty. Here’s what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your sedan owner’s manual will have a recommendation of when to change the filter. Second, a visual inspection by … Continue reading Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Barnhart
What To Do In Case Of An Accident
If you’ve ever been in a car accident around Barnhart Missouri, 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 you should do in case of an accident in Barnhart, Missouri: When an accident occurs, you should always stop. Leaving … Continue reading What To Do In Case Of An Accident
Recommended Barnhart Service Intervals
Everyone in Barnhart, Missouri knows we are advised to go to our Barnhart dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Barnhart residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can’t be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us what was found – … Continue reading Recommended Barnhart Service Intervals
What Is A Differential And Do You Have One?
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Barnhart, Missouri, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most folks in Barnhart, Missouri don’t even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don’t need to be serviced for years, so it’s understandable that it’s not something on the … Continue reading What Is A Differential And Do You Have One?
All About Your TPMS In Barnhart
Barnhart drivers know that under-inflated tires wear out more quickly. Under-inflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Missouri auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of under-inflated tires. It’s hard for many Barnhart drivers to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your car … Continue reading All About Your TPMS In Barnhart
Keeping Your Car Young In Barnhart
As Barnhart consumers, we live in a disposable society. It’s amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids in St. Louis, our parents were real sticklers about … Continue reading Keeping Your Car Young In Barnhart
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Barnhart Drivers
Your browser does not support video Barnhart motorists know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your sedan engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine’s cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors. There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel … Continue reading Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Barnhart Drivers
Alternative Fuel Vehicles In Barnhart Missouri
Let’s talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions to our Barnhart environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for us very soon. For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the St. Louis area. Flex Fuel vehicles can run on gasoline … Continue reading Alternative Fuel Vehicles In Barnhart Missouri
Protecting Your sedan From Theft In Barnhart Missouri
Every car in Barnhart Missouri is at risk for theft. So it’s up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge – hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere. The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Visible and audible devices Immobilizing … Continue reading Protecting Your sedan From Theft In Barnhart Missouri
Which Item is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Barnhart?
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Barnhart? Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Barnhart – approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airbags … Continue reading Which Item is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Barnhart?
Air Conditioning Maintenance At Kevin’s Car Care In Barnhart
Warm weather or cold, Barnhart drivers still need to think about their sedan’s air conditioning. Most Barnhart people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Kevin’s Car Care, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturer’s preventive maintenance schedules for air conditioning service, just as we do for transmission service, oil changes … Continue reading Air Conditioning Maintenance At Kevin’s Car Care In Barnhart
Barnhart Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car
Your browser does not support video Let’s talk about air quality in Barnhart. It’s a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, we began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle? Cabin air filters are now coming on most new … Continue reading Barnhart Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car
Differential Service in Barnhart Missouri – What You Need To Know
Scratching your head? Don’t worry, if you don’t know what a differential is – you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Barnhart, Missouri, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. You might even have … Continue reading Differential Service in Barnhart Missouri – What You Need To Know
Barnhart Alignment Service
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn’t feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle’s wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into … Continue reading Barnhart Alignment Service
Budgeting for Maintenance In Barnhart Missouri
Life’s full of surprises in Barnhart Missouri, some of which cost money. A leaky roof, a broken tooth, or an unexpected car repair. Kevin’s Car Care of Barnhart Missouri and AutoNetTV have done some research on how we can budget for proper vehicle care. Everyone in Barnhart Missouri does our best to budget for scheduled … Continue reading Budgeting for Maintenance In Barnhart Missouri
The Kevin’s Car Care Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
Modern Barnhart vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions – and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute – things that used to be controlled by simple mechanical connections now … Continue reading The Kevin’s Car Care Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
Your Well Trained Technician At Kevin’s Car Care
When your sedan has a problem, or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your car’s so important to your life in Barnhart, you need to back on the road as soon as possible – with the problem fixed right the first time. If you’ve ever checked into some of the … Continue reading Your Well Trained Technician At Kevin’s Car Care
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Barnhart
We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Barnhart automotive service and repair industry hasn’t been given a pass either. Unfortunately, every profession in Barnhart has some bad actors that hurt … Continue reading Ethics of Automotive Repair in Barnhart
Lease verses Buy
Lease? Or buy? It’s always a tough question for residents in the Imperial area. But here are a few ideas that’ll make the choice more clear. Either option gives you a choice of how you might finance your car. If you buy, you’ll pay the full cost of the car, with maybe an initial down … Continue reading Lease verses Buy
10 Services Barnhart auto owners Often Overlook
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Barnhart. Some days it’s all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That’s why you’ve gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps – we have to keep track of it all. So let’s talk about schedules. Specifically, … Continue reading 10 Services Barnhart auto owners Often Overlook
Battery Replacement For Your sedan
Modern cars and trucks in and around Arnold run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today’s vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains your electrical system, making it hard … Continue reading Battery Replacement For Your sedan
ICE – In Case Of Emergency In Barnhart Missouri
Sometimes the unthinkable happens in Barnhart Missouri. A terrible accident and those involved aren’t able to provide rescuers with emergency contact information. You have people in the Barnhart Missouri area who you’ll want to be contacted to arrange help, give consent to treatment, and inform paramedics of medical conditions, allergies or medications. Too often, our … Continue reading ICE – In Case Of Emergency In Barnhart Missouri
Higher Mileage Service Intervals For Barnhart
Barnhart motorists have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers; safety equipment like airbags; and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in St. Louis but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new car in … Continue reading Higher Mileage Service Intervals For Barnhart
Barnhart Missouri Winter Prep Service For Your Auto
When winter approaches in Barnhart Missouri, we break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing you want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your vehicle to be safe and reliable. … Continue reading Barnhart Missouri Winter Prep Service For Your Auto
Kevin’s Car Care Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
Today’s Kevin’s Car Care auto maintenance article focuses on your serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive systems. Let’s go over them. First, the serpentine belt drives your sedan air conditioning system. It spins the compressor that makes the … Continue reading Kevin’s Car Care Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
Questions To Ask Your Barnhart Service Advisor
We find that a lot of Barnhart service and repair at Kevin’s Car Care are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions, but don’t want to be embarrassed or to seem pushy. Cars are very complicated and there’s more to know about them than most of us … Continue reading Questions To Ask Your Barnhart Service Advisor
Fuel Filter Replacement
You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your car feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter’s job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your … Continue reading Fuel Filter Replacement
Timing Belt
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggering repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let’s take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt. First, let’s review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine, over the cylinders is called the cylinder head. The … Continue reading Timing Belt
The Right Automotive Fluids For St. Louis Drivers
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for St. Louis auto owners. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won’t work as well for Barnhart auto owners and could … Continue reading The Right Automotive Fluids For St. Louis Drivers
Introduction to Diesels for Barnhart Missouri
Something you’re going to be hearing a lot about around Barnhart, Missouri is diesel engines. We’re not talking about semi-trucks and buses – We’re talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs. Most people in Barnhart, Missouri are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diesel engines. Nearly … Continue reading Introduction to Diesels for Barnhart Missouri
Cooling System Components
Today we want to talk about a very important system in our cars – the cooling system. It’s one of those things that you don’t give much thought to until it fails and then you’re stranded by the side of the road. Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system – usually because … Continue reading Cooling System Components
Power Steering Service At Kevin’s Car Care In Barnhart
Many Barnhart auto owners have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically, electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering for a few years now. An electric motor directly provides the power assist to make steering easier. Undoubtedly we’ll see much more of this in Barnhart as full … Continue reading Power Steering Service At Kevin’s Car Care In Barnhart
Transmission Service
Let’s talk about transmission service. It can be easy to forget about getting your transmission serviced because it doesn’t need it very often. It’s easy to remember to change the engine oil – you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But proper transmission servicing keeps your car running smoothly and helps you avoid costly … Continue reading Transmission Service
Hitting The Brakes In Festus
Hello Barnhart, let’s talk about brakes. Braking, as all Missouri auto owners know, is slowing or stopping your vehicle. As you can imagine, brakes are engineered to work well on a particular vehicle application. For example, you would expect more powerful brakes on a heavy-duty pickup that routinely hauls big loads and pulls trailers, than … Continue reading Hitting The Brakes In Festus
Coolant Service at Kevin’s Car Care
Our cars have to operate in a wide range of Barnhart, Missouri temperatures and our engine coolant must be able to perform ‘no matter what’. Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant works. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive… And all the while, it has to protect the components of the cooling system … Continue reading Coolant Service at Kevin’s Car Care
Keep Your Cool In St. Louis: Air Conditioning Service
Most St. Louis drivers don’t even think about their car air conditioning system unless it fails. That’s because many Barnhart and Arnold motorists don’t really understand that automotive air conditioners need periodic service. Let me share some of the reasons why they fail. First, like every machine, the sedan air conditioner parts need – you … Continue reading Keep Your Cool In St. Louis: Air Conditioning Service
Recommended Service Intervals At Kevin’s Car Care
Most people in the St. Louis area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Some of these standards are self-imposed and others, like those for emissions components, … Continue reading Recommended Service Intervals At Kevin’s Car Care
Deciphering the Kevin’s Car Care Menu Board
Let’s talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Barnhart, Missouri service centers like Kevin’s Car Care have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don’t know what these services really are unless they ask. Let’s go down a typical list, in alphabetical order, starting with air conditioning service. Feel … Continue reading Deciphering the Kevin’s Car Care Menu Board
How Do You Save Gas In Barnhart Missouri?
No one in Barnhart Missouri likes high fuel prices. But if one good thing has come about, it’s that people are really focused on how to reduce their fuel consumption. North Americans literally drive billions of miles less each month during times of high fuel prices. But we still need to drive, so it makes … Continue reading How Do You Save Gas In Barnhart Missouri?
Using Proper Fluids In Your sedan Or Other Vehicle
Today Kevin’s Car Care is talking about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It’s become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It’s not that people in Missouri are confused as much as they don’t realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have questions about the fluids in your … Continue reading Using Proper Fluids In Your sedan Or Other Vehicle
Check Your Shocks and Struts at Kevin’s Car Care
Today we’re talking about shocks and struts. They’re so easy to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road – so they’re very important. Without shocks, your wheels would be bouncing over bumps and lifting in corners. The … Continue reading Check Your Shocks and Struts at Kevin’s Car Care
Fuel Saving Tip: Barnhart Tune Up
Have you ever gone to St. Louis to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That’s why they tune up together. Now this is no … Continue reading Fuel Saving Tip: Barnhart Tune Up
Odometer Rollback On Your Barnhart Missouri Auto
How do you know if an odometer is telling the truth? Well, back in ’86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Missouri consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Missouri seller must certify the mileage reported is the Actual Mileage. To have your odometer checked in Barnhart Missouri, stop by Kevin’s Car Care: Kevin’s … Continue reading Odometer Rollback On Your Barnhart Missouri Auto
Synthetic Oil For Barnhart Autos
If you aren’t currently using synthetic motor oil in your Barnhart vehicle, maybe now’s the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn’t gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it doesn’t vaporize as easily. It protects better in severe driving … Continue reading Synthetic Oil For Barnhart Autos
Keys to Long Lasting Vehicle
New cars cost so much these days. Add financing and insurance and, well a new vehicle may not seem so attractive. A lot of Barnhart, Missouri people are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer. The good news is that with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacture, there’s no reason a … Continue reading Keys to Long Lasting Vehicle
Barnhart Tire Repair
Most folks around Barnhart have had a flat tire. You know it’s inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn’t just a big safety issue – it also has a financial impact. With high gas prices, we’ve all heard about the importance of keeping proper tire pressure to … Continue reading Barnhart Tire Repair
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Arnold Missouri
A lot of gas is wasted in the Arnold area by dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the … Continue reading Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Arnold Missouri
Service Intervals for High Mileage Vehicles in Barnhart Missouri
Nowadays, everyone in Barnhart, Missouri is paying more at the gas pump. For some families in the greater St. Louis area, it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That’s got to come out of the budget somewhere. Throughout North America, people are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their … Continue reading Service Intervals for High Mileage Vehicles in Barnhart Missouri
Defensive Driving In Barnhart Missouri
There was a man in St. Louis who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home – so he moved. (Just Kidding!) When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Missouri highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to … Continue reading Defensive Driving In Barnhart Missouri
Following Recommended Intervals For Your sedan
If you’re reading this article in Barnhart Missouri, then you probably care about your car and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your service technician tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your heart beats a little faster, your blood pressure rises. You worry about … Continue reading Following Recommended Intervals For Your sedan
Get Where You’re Going With Power Steering Service In Barnhart
Today we’re going to talk about power steering service in Barnhart. If you took an informal poll around Barnhart you’d probably find that most have never heard of power steering service. That’s not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in Barnhart aren’t aware that it needs periodic service. If … Continue reading Get Where You’re Going With Power Steering Service In Barnhart
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight And Your Missouri Driving
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from here to Festus knows this makes sense. Some of us in the Festus area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I’m not talkin’ what you see in the mirror. Guys; sports equipment and tools. Ladies; well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and … Continue reading Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight And Your Missouri Driving
Custom Wheels and Tires For Your Barnhart Ride
It seems like everywhere you go in the St. Louis area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans – it doesn’t matter, people are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some people want smaller tires and wheels – some want larger – and some want them enormous. So where do you start if you … Continue reading Custom Wheels and Tires For Your Barnhart Ride
Give Your Engine Clean Fuel With A New Fuel Filter From Kevin’s Car Care
Your sedan requires plenty of clean fuel to run. When your fuel isn’t clean, your fuel injectors can start to become clogged up. When this happens, your sedan engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run efficiently. This hurts fuel economy and performance as you drive around St. … Continue reading Give Your Engine Clean Fuel With A New Fuel Filter From Kevin’s Car Care
Brake Service
Brakes really aren’t optional equipment. And taking care of them isn’t optional either. A regular brake inspection is on every car’s maintenance schedule. An inspection will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problems. Of course, if you’re having trouble with your brakes, get your car into a Barnhart or … Continue reading Brake Service
Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Barnhart
With high fuel prices in Barnhart Missouri comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on AutoNetTV, is really great. Some is myth. And some is just designed to prey on Barnhart Missouri people desperate to save some money on gas. When you get one of those e-mails that’s going … Continue reading Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Barnhart
Go Straight: Wheel Alignment For Barnhart Automobiles
You may have an alignment problem if your car drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel’s off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn’t feel like it handles right as you drive down our local Barnhart Missouri streets. When all of a vehicle’s wheels are lined up exactly with each … Continue reading Go Straight: Wheel Alignment For Barnhart Automobiles
Barnhart Air Conditioning Service
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Barnhart, but not in your car. When your car’s AC System has a problem, you’ll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a … Continue reading Barnhart Air Conditioning Service
On Board Diagnostics For Barnhart Motorists
Some Barnhart motorists are confused by Kevin’s Car Care charges for diagnostic services for a vehicle repair. Many services at Kevin’s Car Care and other Barnhart automotive repair shops include diagnostic fees. When you take your laptop into a St. Louis computer repair shop for a problem you’ll likely have to leave a deposit for … Continue reading On Board Diagnostics For Barnhart Motorists
Barnhart Road Trip Preparation
People from Barnhart Missouri love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Missouri road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt. Now you can’t always avoid problems, but you can take … Continue reading Barnhart Road Trip Preparation
Water Pump
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat and the water pump The water pump’s like the heart of your cooling system, circulating the … Continue reading Water Pump
Wheel Balancing
So you love our job, and your family life is great: You have achieved balance. But can you the same for your wheels? You can tell if your tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vibration in the steering wheel. If … Continue reading Wheel Balancing
Coolant Antifreeze Service In Barnhart Missouri
You may know that most automotive failures in Barnhart Missouri are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause for vehicle failure? Nope, it’s not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But, if you take good care of your coolant system, it will take good care of you. A car’s engine creates … Continue reading Coolant Antifreeze Service In Barnhart Missouri
Handling Distractions While Driving Around St. Louis
We’ve all seen people do crazy things while driving to or from St. Louis. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. All of these are an accident waiting to happen. The truth is everyone in St. Louis Missouri … Continue reading Handling Distractions While Driving Around St. Louis
Drive Train – What You Need to Know In Barnhart
One Barnhart automotive service issue that doesn’t get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don’t get talked about very much around Barnhart, but they’re very important. First let’s define what the driveline is: Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and transmission. The driveline starts there and includes all … Continue reading Drive Train – What You Need to Know In Barnhart
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
The price of gas has got everyone talking. It seems that people who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are especially hit hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy. First let’s start … Continue reading Service to Improve Fuel Economy
Kevin’s Car Care On Your Serpentine Belt
Today we’re going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Barnhart Missouri customers. Let’s start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That’s the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then there’s the air conditioning compressor that makes cool … Continue reading Kevin’s Car Care On Your Serpentine Belt
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe On Missouri Roads?
Here’s a travel tip that’ll I’ll bet you didn’t know, and, it might keep you safer… The average American commuter in Missouri spends two and a half hours daily in their car. The government says a hundred thousand auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive driving is the … Continue reading Can Car Scent Keep You Safe On Missouri Roads?
Training Received by Technicians In Barnhart Missouri
When your car breaks down in the Barnhart Missouri area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your car’s so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible. And, with the problem fixed right the first time. We’ve been checking … Continue reading Training Received by Technicians In Barnhart Missouri
Better Service – Better Economy
The hottest Barnhart news story may be different everyday, but there’s one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Barnhart. But we’ve found several basic things that any Barnhart vehicle owner can do to greatly reduce their gas consumption, save money, and help the St. Louis … Continue reading Better Service – Better Economy
Tire Replacement: What Arnold Drivers Need to Know
/> Looking at getting some new tires? The choices at Arnold tire stores can be a little overwhelming. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. Do you get off the payment on the outskirts of Arnold more … Continue reading Tire Replacement: What Arnold Drivers Need to Know
Tire Rotation and Balancing
Tires do a lot of work. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passengers. With such critical work to do, you want your tires to do their … Continue reading Tire Rotation and Balancing
To Save Gas Around Barnhart: Keep Up with Your Scheduled Service
One topic that hits the news in Barnhart on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some people in Barnhart is to buy a more fuel efficient vehicle. For the rest of use, we need to improve our fuel economy anyway we can. Following recommended service intervals by coming into Kevin’s … Continue reading To Save Gas Around Barnhart: Keep Up with Your Scheduled Service
Deep Clean Your Fuel System At Kevin’s Car Care
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your sedan into Kevin’s Car Care for a check up. 7590 US Highway 61-67 Barnhart, Missouri 63012 6364641200 Today we’re talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. You need fuel to go, and the … Continue reading Deep Clean Your Fuel System At Kevin’s Car Care
Looking Down the Road – Headlamps
If you’ve ever been driving around Barnhart and had a headlamp go out, you’ve probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won’t have the same brightness which can be distracting and will affect your field of … Continue reading Looking Down the Road – Headlamps
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment For Your Barnhart sedan
/> Imagine you’ve left Barnhart and you’re up in the arctic on a dog sled. Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground fast. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling … Continue reading Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment For Your Barnhart sedan
Finding Vehicle Recall Information In Barnhart Missouri
/> No matter how well they’re made, cars in Barnhart Missouri will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Barnhart Missouri, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the car free of charge. The manufacturer then tries … Continue reading Finding Vehicle Recall Information In Barnhart Missouri
What To Do In Case Of An Accident in St. Louis
Screeching tires, crunching metal – it’s an accident! If you’ve ever been in a car accident in St. Louis, 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 you should do in case of an accident: When an accident occurs, … Continue reading What To Do In Case Of An Accident in St. Louis
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Barnhart
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine, has … Continue reading Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Barnhart
Barnhart Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
Your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules. The regular schedule and the severe service schedule. It’d be wrong for us to tell you that everyone in St. Louis always needs to follow the severe service schedule – but its wishful thinking to say that the regular schedule is always good enough for your sedan. … Continue reading Barnhart Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
Wiper Blades In Missouri
If you’re gonna drive around the St. Louis area, you’ve got to be able to see! So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important. We’ve all experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our windshield is just dirty. It seems like your … Continue reading Wiper Blades In Missouri
Economics of Maintenance For Barnhart Auto Owners
Buying a new car in Barnhart is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide? People in Barnhart who’ve been used to driving a new car every three to five years … Continue reading Economics of Maintenance For Barnhart Auto Owners
Engine Air Filter From Kevin’s Car Care
You may have found yourself in the following situation: You go to get your oil changed and the service adviser at Kevin’s Car Care recommends you get a new engine air filter. You say yes, but because you didn’t know what an air filter is or what it does, but you were too embarrassed to … Continue reading Engine Air Filter From Kevin’s Car Care
Is Your Barnhart Driving Severe?
People near Barnhart Missouri often ask Kevin’s Car Care how often they should have a particular service done. It’s a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner’s manual, or have your Barnhart Missouri service advisor at Kevin’s Car Care look up your vehicle in a service database. What you find is often … Continue reading Is Your Barnhart Driving Severe?
Fuel Filter Service in Barnhart Missouri
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn’t seem right. Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember, because it is a long list, but your service center at … Continue reading Fuel Filter Service in Barnhart Missouri
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring For Your Barnhart Auto
You may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Barnhart come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around Barnhart have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system – called TPMS – consists of sensors on each wheel that measure tire pressure. If … Continue reading TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring For Your Barnhart Auto
Keeping Your ‘Old Faithful’ Auto Running
At Kevin’s Car Care we’ve had a lot of people 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. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all vehicles on the road have … Continue reading Keeping Your ‘Old Faithful’ Auto Running
Gas Savings In Barnhart: Sharpen Your Pencil
/> High gas prices in Barnhart have hit most of our budgets. You’ve probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related stuff. Increased fuel costs are now consuming a bigger portion of that budget and you may be tempted to skimp in some other areas – like scheduled maintenance. According to news … Continue reading Gas Savings In Barnhart: Sharpen Your Pencil
How to Know When to Change Your Oil At Kevin’s Car Care
/> Today in the Kevin’s Car Care auto care blog, we’re going to talk about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, recommended oil change intervals have gotten longer for Kevin’s Car Care customers. High quality oil in a well-engineered sedan engine has lead to extended intervals. But it’s … Continue reading How to Know When to Change Your Oil At Kevin’s Car Care
Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine In Barnhart Missouri
If the fuel system in your sedan is dirty, you will be wasting gas and losing performance as you drive around Barnhart Missouri. Unless you drive a vintage car, you have fuel injectors. They need to be properly maintained. That is why your owner’s manual has a schedule for cleaning your fuel injectors and other … Continue reading Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine In Barnhart Missouri
Charge It In Barnhart For Extended Battery Life
Here’s an interesting statistic for our friends in Barnhart Missouri: Only thirty percent of car batteries make it to forty-eight months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from fifty-one months in extremely cold areas to just thirty months in extremely hot climates. Why is that? It turns out that it’s … Continue reading Charge It In Barnhart For Extended Battery Life
Nighttime Visibility In St. Louis
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the greater St. Louis area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let’s focus on visibility… It’s said that 90 percent of our driving decisions are based on … Continue reading Nighttime Visibility In St. Louis
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our St. Louis area shoe stores? When buying a running shoe, is quality important? Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous? Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price? Is … Continue reading The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
Timing Belt Replacement in Barnhart
Today we want to talk about timing belts. They’re something that many Barnhart drivers don’t know much about and yet your vehicle won’t run if it’s broken – and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even though timing belt … Continue reading Timing Belt Replacement in Barnhart
Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light
/> A question for our Barnhart Missouri motorists: How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light? Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance; it’s a warning that something’s wrong. When your check engine light comes on get it checked at a capable Barnhart Missouri service station. … Continue reading Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light
E-85 Fuel Safety Advice From Kevin’s Car Care
Today at Kevin’s Car Care we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the St. Louis area. Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run on E-85 … Continue reading E-85 Fuel Safety Advice From Kevin’s Car Care
Fuel Saving Tip: Gas Caps From Here To Arnold
/> This fuel saving tip is so simple, no one from here to Arnold will believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it’s screwed on tight. If it’s loose, gas vapor will be constantly leaking out; wasted gas. And air will get … Continue reading Fuel Saving Tip: Gas Caps From Here To Arnold
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you’ve ever had your brakes go out while you’re driving around the St. Louis area, you’ll know how terrifying it can be. Today we’ll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem, and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that something’s … Continue reading Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
Missouri Balance: Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation
Everyone in the St. Louis area wants our tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to maximize tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation. When wheels are out of balance, they wobble a bit. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. And they vibrate. To fix this, your service technician … Continue reading Missouri Balance: Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation
Shocks and Struts For Barnhart Bumps and Bounces
If you’re like most of us in Barnhart, you want your car to handle well. That’s the job of your suspension system. There are different types of suspension systems, but they all work on the same basic principles. First, there are the springs, which bear the weight of the car. The most common springs are … Continue reading Shocks and Struts For Barnhart Bumps and Bounces
Keeping Your Barnhart Air Fresh When Driving With A Clean Cabin Air Filter
What is a cabin air filter? Is it: A. A filter for your Barnhart house? B. A fresh, piney scent? C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it’s C. A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment. It filters out common Barnhart air … Continue reading Keeping Your Barnhart Air Fresh When Driving With A Clean Cabin Air Filter
Nitrogen Fill For Tires in Barnhart Missouri
So, everyone in the Barnhart Missouri area knows how great helium is – you know, party balloons, squeaky voices. But a lot of people around Barnhart still haven’t heard about the benefits of nitrogen in your tires, and how it can help your tires. Here’s some great advice from AutoNetTV, brought to you by Kevin’s … Continue reading Nitrogen Fill For Tires in Barnhart Missouri
On Board Diagnostics For Your sedan
Make an appointment with Kevin’s Car Care to have your on board diagnostics analyzed. 7590 US Highway 61-67 Barnhart, Missouri 63012 6364641200 Today we’re going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Barnhart Missouri who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what’s involved … Continue reading On Board Diagnostics For Your sedan
Keep it Flowing With A Fuel Filter Replacement At Kevin’s Car Care
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Barnhart Missouri use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Kevin’s Car Care or come by … Continue reading Keep it Flowing With A Fuel Filter Replacement At Kevin’s Car Care
Serpentine Belt Replacement Near The St. Louis Area
Don’t you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you’re driving aroun St. Louis? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator-which charges the battery, the water pump-which cools the engine, the air conditioning … Continue reading Serpentine Belt Replacement Near The St. Louis Area
Finding Vehicle Recall Information From Barnhart
No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice to Barnhart residents and to fix the car free of charge. The manufacturer then tries to contact everyone who owns … Continue reading Finding Vehicle Recall Information From Barnhart
Emergency Items For Your sedan
Local St. Louis roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip. Your close-to-home kit for around Barnhart … Continue reading Emergency Items For Your sedan
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Kevin’s Car Care
At AutoNetTV we love doughnuts. So let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of your for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – your going to need them later. Many people want to accessorize their car – you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways … Continue reading Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Kevin’s Car Care
Tire Maintenance In Festus
With the recent focus in Festus on improving fuel economy, we’ve been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure. Everyone in Festus knows that tires wear out, but we all want to make them last as long as possible because they’re fairly expensive to replace. In addition to saving gas, properly inflated … Continue reading Tire Maintenance In Festus
Tire Tread Depth for Barnhart Missouri
So, when are your tires actually worn out? This is a question a lot of us in Barnhart Missouri ask ourselves. For many, the answer is ‘when they no longer pass a safety inspection’. But waiting that long can have a serious impact on your safety. The U.S. Federal government doesn’t have any laws for … Continue reading Tire Tread Depth for Barnhart Missouri
Severe Service Requirements
A lot of our viewers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners’ manual. It can be confusing. Let’s clear the air on this subject. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automotive products and fluids. She’s been in the automotive business … Continue reading Severe Service Requirements
Vehicle Warranties
If you own a Missouri vehicle with a warranty, beware! Many dealers and manufacturers suggest that you need to get your maintenance services at a dealership in order to keep your warranty. That simply isn’t true! You can have your vehicle serviced at your trusted, local service center without affecting your warranty. A federal law, … Continue reading Vehicle Warranties
Winter Tires
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of the public’s perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees. Twenty years ago, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their tread … Continue reading Winter Tires
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, “You’ve gotta have good brakes. If you’ve got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.” That’s why a regular brake inspection is on every Barnhart car’s maintenance schedule. An inspection at Kevin’s Car Care will check your brake system and let you know if there are … Continue reading Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
Cabin Air Filter From Kevin’s Car Care
What is a cabin air filter? Is it: A filter for a house in the middle of the woods? A fresh, piney scent? A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it’s 3. A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment. It filters out dust, … Continue reading Cabin Air Filter From Kevin’s Car Care
PCV Valve Replacement
The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs out. These gases are about 70% unburned fuel. If the gases were allowed to stay in the crankcase, … Continue reading PCV Valve Replacement
Differential Service
Here at AutoNetTV, we have viewers, like you, from all across the country who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we’re asked is: What is a differential and what does it do? You may have been told your differential needs service, or seen it as an option up on the service … Continue reading Differential Service
Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
We would like to give you an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday – and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at about the same pace. The do-it-yourselfer has to be pretty careful so that they do … Continue reading Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
What To Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Barnhart
So you’ve bought a used car in the Barnhart area. How do you know what you’re getting? It is hard to know what you’re getting because people in the Barnhart area sell cars for different reasons. Think about why you’ve sold cars. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you wanted … Continue reading What To Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Barnhart
Fuel Injectors
The last new car sold with a carburetor in North America rolled out of the dealership in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much gas to … Continue reading Fuel Injectors
Air Conditioning Service In Barnhart
Hey Barnhart, Missouri Do you hear loud noises under the hood when you turn on your air conditioner? Do you only get cool air sporadically? If so, it is time to get your air conditioner checked. It’s real easy to take your car’s air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes … Continue reading Air Conditioning Service In Barnhart
Exhaust Service
Whenever we talk about exhaust service, most people normally think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control computers in 1990. Governmental emissions requirements have forced manufacturers to come up with much more sophisticated ways … Continue reading Exhaust Service
Suspension Service In Barnhart Missouri
When you hear the word ‘suspension‘, you may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your car’s suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your car up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride. It needs to keep your wheels firmly planted over bumps and through curves. Your … Continue reading Suspension Service In Barnhart Missouri
Trip Inspection
North Americans love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than the road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt. Now you can’t always avoid problems, but you can take steps to reduce … Continue reading Trip Inspection
Power Steering Service Near St. Louis
For most of us living in the St. Louis area, it is hard to remember life without power steering – cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steering fluid that … Continue reading Power Steering Service Near St. Louis
Kevin’s Car Care Radiator Service
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common, it is easy to prevent. Kevin’s Car Care 7590 US Highway 61-67 Barnhart, Missouri 63012 6364641200 The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the … Continue reading Kevin’s Car Care Radiator Service