Posted on 7/31/2021
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Photo by Siggy Nowak from Pixabay Weekend getaways are the best. It’s that quick break to give your family time to collect themselves and see something new. And there’s plenty of ‘great outdoors’ around us to select for a trip. If you and your family would benefit from a short break on the weekend, here are some perfect short trips you can make around Bremerton: Manchester State Park - An excellent park for the outdoor experience is Manchester State Park, with hiking, boating, fishing, and kayaking. The park has 35 standard campsites, 15 partial-hookup sites, and two restrooms and shower ... read more
Posted on 6/30/2021
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Image by Mikes-Photography from Pixabay Welcome to July! For this month’s blog issue, we invite you to learn more about the functions and the importance of your air conditioning (A/C) system! July is known as a time for vacations, traveling, and of course, the summer heat. Your vehicle can act as an oven by heating up to the temperature outside on hot days. Fortunately, your A/C system works to avoid just that! Here are our points on why it is vital to keep your air conditioning system in good working order: Comfort The A/C system has a similar concept as the heating system. The heating system works to warm up your vehicle’s interior while the A ... read more
Posted on 5/31/2021
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Photo by by Tumisu from Pixabay Welcome to the June blog for LK’s Auto repair! We hope you are enjoying the first beats of summer, as the world begins to recover from the pandemic. After The Summer That Wasn’t in 2020, it’s nice to see the world opening up again. Traditionally, the number of automobile accidents climbs as the summer hits. As many people take to the roads for vacations, some neglect to do the proper checks on their tires and engines, and wind up putting themselves and others at great risk. Accidents can be very traumatic to a driver, especially a young driver. Even if you are unharmed in a car that is totally destroyed, there may be lingering psychologic ... read more
Posted on 5/1/2021
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Photo by Fortune Vieyra on Unsplash Welcome to the May blog for LK’s Auto Repair! We notice most in the cars we repair as auto mechanics because people tend to cut corners that cost them massive amounts of money down the road in damage to their vehicle. Not to bite the hand that feeds us, but we’d much rather maintain a car from damage than fix ruined parts. Here are some suggestions for eliminating money-eating problems by doing these simple things to make a real difference in your vehicle. Let the car run before putting it in gear. There is good data that this lowers your car’s gas efficiency by wasting gas sitting still, and that is entirely true. It’s also true that your ... read more
Posted on 4/1/2021
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Welcome to LK Auto Repair Blog! It’s Spring, and it’s time for spring cleaning. It’s a great time to clean our engines, change our filters, and check our vehicles’ fluids. We can drive into Spring with a clean and fresh beginning for our cars. Spring is a perfect time to start fresh to ensure your vehicle can have the proper maintenance it needs. Checking your fluid levels and keeping your car’s appropriate fluids will keep your vehicle happy and allow it to function correctly. You should check seven fluids within your vehicle to ensure the fluids are clean and at a sufficient level. Oil Antifreeze/coolant Transmission Power Steering Brake A/C Coolant Windshield fluid It takes more than fluids to keep your car happy. A clean air filter can help your vehicle run smoothly and is designed to keep dirt and debris away from the intake. Neglecting the air filter can cause damage to your engine and decrease gas mileage. If the engine does not get th ... read more