Defensive Driving In Kalispell MT

There was a man in Kalispell 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 MT highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home [...]

Wheel Bearings: Why Are They Important?

Let me start by saying that your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. Did that get your attention? In this article we’ll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can keep them doing their very important job while you drive around Whitefish MT. Come see us at: 1309 US Hwy 2 West [...]

Serpentine Belt Service At Loren’s Auto Repair In Kalispell

If you’ve ever heard a squealing sound under your hood, chances are it was 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 in your Subaru. Let’s go over them. First, the serpentine belt drives your air conditioning system. [...]

The Dirty on Clean Air: Engine Air Filters In Kalispell

Every Kalispell 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 Subaru owner’s manual will have a recommendation of when to change the filter. Second, a visual inspection by [...]

Death By Chocolate… A Silent Auction & Fundraiser

We are proud to have donated some of Loren’s Auto Repair’s services to the silent auction.  Look for them in this years Death By Chocolate Silent Auction and Murder Mystery night.   About the Mansion: The Conrad Mansion in Kalispell, Montana sits proudly today on the edge of the original townsite, atop a bluff overlooking [...]

TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring For Your Kalispell Auto

You may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Kalispell come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around Kalispell have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system – called TPMS – consists of sensors on each wheel that measure tire pressure. If [...]

Wheel Balancing… When Is It Time?

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 [...]

Finding Vehicle Recall Information From Kalispell

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 Kalispell residents and to fix the car free of charge. The manufacturer then tries to contact everyone who owns [...]

Synthetic Oil Changes For Kalispell Autos

If you aren’t currently using synthetic motor oil in your Kalispell 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 [...]

Your Spring Maintenance Car Care Minute

As our seasons change from winter to spring, it is a good time to look your car over. Here is a short one minute video on how you can protect your investment.

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