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Kenny's Clark And Goodyear 423 Bemidji Avenue BEMIDJI, MN 56601 218.751.3426 www.kennysbemidji.com

Kenny's Clark And Goodyear 423 Bemidji Avenue BEMIDJI, MN 56601 218.751.3426 www.kennysbemidji.com

Power steering service includes a thorough cleaning of the system and inspection of all the parts. The steering system and the suspension system work in tandem - an alignment service at Kenny's Clark And Goodyear in BEMIDJI also includes an inspection of steering components. In addition to protecting parts, properly maintaining your power steering system is necessary for keeping everyone safe - you, your passengers, and other BEMIDJI drivers on the road.   Kenny's Clark And Good...

Hey BEMIDJI drivers, let's talk about winter tires. We're not talking about all season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job for BEMIDJI drivers in a wide range of MN winter conditions. First of all, below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, regular tires become hard and inflexible. That means they don't provide the road grip BEMIDJI drivers need. Even if you don't live somewhere in MN with a lot of snow, but it still gets below 45 degrees in the winter, it is to un...

Kenny's Clark And Goodyear Tech Question: My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer? Kenny's Clark And Goodyear Answer: Dan's problem – premature tire wear – is very common for BEMIDJI residents. Here are several ways to lengthen the life of your tires: First, tires lose air pressure over time, so check them at least once a month and fill them up as necessary. A sticker on the driver's side door jamb has the recomm...

We are excited to announce the launch of our new website. The site features a fresh look, easy navigation and more focus on what the customer needs. The new site offers inventory listings with pictures and specs. You can search a variety of ways including by vehicle and size. With the addition of our blog, we are able to help inform and educate our customers on important tire and service information. We invite you to visit our new website today.

Under-inflated tires waste gas. 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 from BEMIDJI to Lake George, Laporte, Bemidji or Lake George. BEMIDJI residents should always check their tire pressure when they gas up. If they're low – even just a little bit – bring them up to proper pressure. There's a sticker on ...

It’s easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but proper transmission service keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly repairs down the road. The transmission undergoes a lot of stress.  The grit you see in used fluid is actually bits of clutch material. This grit flowing through your transmission under pressure eats away at seals and gaskets which can lead to leaks.  The transmission operates at very high temperatures – a...

Heard of synthetic motor oil but would like to learn more information on using synthetic oil in BEMIDJI? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for conventional oil. Synthetic doesn’t gel or gum-up like conventional oil and it doesn’t vaporize as easily. It protects better in severe driving conditions like stop and to driving as well as in very hot or very cold conditions. Basically, the driving done by most people here in the Lake George area. More and more new vehicles are being delivere...

Let's say you've got a nine year old vehicle with plenty of distance on the odometer. What can you to do make it last another year or two? Let's start with the premise that there's no reason that a modern car can't run for 200,000 miles or 320,000 kilometers in BEMIDJI with proper care. The engineering and manufacturing quality is there. Of course, some parts will wear out along the way, but there's no reason for a catastrophic meltdown if you stay on top of your recommended maintenance even ...