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Exculively at Goodyear Tire and Service locations. Recieve up to an additional $100, above the Goodyear tire rebates, when purchaseing services of $100 or more on a Goodyear Credit Card. https://kennysbemidji.com/promotions/goodyear-dunlop-or-kelly-tire-rebates-200https://kennysbemidji.com/promotions/goodyear-service-rebates https://kennysbemidji.com/promotions/goodyear-service-rebates Give us a call. Kenny's Clark And Goodyear 423 Bemidji Avenue BEMIDJI, MN 56601 218.751.3426

Batteries are a huge part of modern life. Think of how many battery chargers you have. Of course, our purpose here is to talk about your car battery. When people come into Kenny's Clark And Goodyear and need a new battery, they're really not that happy about having to spend the money. But the fact is that 70 percent of batteries don't make it for 4 years. There are some things that you can do to extend the life of your battery. First, keep it clean. If you see it getting dirty or greasy, let...

A lot of BEMIDJI drivers are excited about the new diesel engines that are becoming available in passenger cars and SUV's, and they're curious about the preventive maintenance requirements for diesels. BEMIDJI motorists may not know that diesel engines have long been used extensively in Europe and Asia. In fact, in some markets, there're nearly as many diesel powered passenger cars as there are gasoline cars. You may ask, why has it taken so long getting in North America? There are a bunch of ...

    Select Goodyear and Dunlop tires have mail-in/online rebates up to $200.   https://kennysbemidji.com/promotions/goodyear-dunlop-or-kelly-tire-rebates-200Select Goodyear and Dunlop tires have mail-in/online rebates up to $200.   Give us a call. Kenny's Clark And Goodyear 423 Bemidji Avenue BEMIDJI, MN 56601 218.751.3426

Your serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles it also runs the water pump, radiator fan and power brakes. If your serpentine belt breaks, your battery won't last long. If it runs your fan or water pump, your engine could overheat before your battery dies. Steering and braking would also be affected. Hopefully, we've made a good case for replacing your vehic...

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Kenny's Clark And Goodyear post contains a quick overview of the fuel system. It starts with the fuel tank. The fuel pump is located inside the tank and pumps fuel out to the engine. Somewhere along the way is a fuel filter whose job is to filter out dirt before it hits the engine. Then there's the fuel intake system and the fuel injectors that deliver the fuel to be burned in the engine. Our focus is to discuss how to make the various components of your fuel system work well and las...

Here's an important travel tip from Kenny's Clark And Goodyear that we bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer: • The average American commuter spends two and a half hours daily in their car. (The numbers are similar for Canadian commuters.) • The U.S. government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. This is from the Canada Safety Council: "According to the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, fatigue is a factor in up ...

Today's Kenny's Clark And Goodyear post focuses on the importance of protecting your mass air flow sensor or MAF. Air and fuel are mixed together to be burned in your engine. The amount is controlled by how hard you press on the accelerator or by external factors like climbing hills or hauling loads. Based on how much air you need – and how much is available – your engine management computer tells your fuel injection system how much fuel to send to your engine. But what if the computer is ge...

Simple Answers Service Intervals Question: I'm really confused about auto service intervals for various items on my car. Help! Kenny's Clark And Goodyear Answer: The simple answer for BEMIDJI residents is to follow the vehicle's recommended service intervals listed in your owner's manual or in your service center's database. But the team at Kenny's Clark And Goodyear in BEMIDJI sympathizes with BEMIDJI residents because of the confusing intervals for modern vehicles. The days of simple rules...

Shocks and Struts Aug 5th, 2017 Let's talk shocks and struts. Shock absorbers and struts last a long time for BEMIDJI drivers and wear out pretty slowly for most vehicles. They're easy to take for granted, but your shocks and struts do a very important job so you need to pay attention to them. They keep your tires on the road; and your tires are what connect your vehicle to the road and allow you to safely handle your car through turns, over bumps and even stop in time. When...