Automotive News & Information - Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive

Gauges are your first, and often only, line of defense in catching a major problem before it’s too late. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, we know that sometimes a faulty gauge is overlooked when the truck is still running fine and there’s a busy day ahead. However, gauges are extremely important, and are typically easy to repair.

Air filters are an important part of vehicle maintenance. What many people don’t realize is you actually have two filters; one for your engine and a cabin filter to filter the air coming into your car. Both of them function the same way but have entirely different purposes. They are often neglected, particularly the cabin filter, and yours may need to be changed right now. This guide, provided by Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, highlights the importance of filters, symptoms of an overused one, and how to maintain them.

Your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot of clean air. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, we ensure you get the best air quality in your vehicle and explain the process of where this dirty air is going to our area drivers.

“Water pump” is a term you’ve most likely heard in conversations about vehicles. But what is it, what does it actually do, and how do you know if you need a new one? At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, we know the answers to these questions, and soon you will too.

“Spark plug” is a word you are likely familiar with; it’s one of those car terms that you’ve heard your whole life. You know they’re important, you know sometimes they need to be changed. But how do you know when it’s time to replace them? What do they do, and where do they go wrong? Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville has the answers.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

Whether it’s a result of maintenance, mileage, or some other factor, it seems that every fleet or commercial diesel leaks a little bit of something. Oil, transmission fluid, gear oil, or coolant seem to find a way to pool overnight on the ground after a long day on the road. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we can take care of that for you.

Do you need new brake pads? Most of the time, if you think you do, the answer is yes. While a lot of auto parts stores sell brake pads with lifetime warranties, don’t be misled...brake pads will still wear down.