December 2023It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on December 31, 2023 It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Star Lube CentertonIf you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Centerton. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better underst... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on December 24, 2023 Heat and your Tires (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)With hotter weather and brutal heat waves becoming more common, the pressure in your vehicle's tires goes up. After all, heat causes air to expand, and the air in your tires follows the laws of physics. Overinflated tires can reduce your vehicle's traction, cause a hard, punishing ride and make ... Read More Posted in TPMS on December 17, 2023 Automotive Tips from Star Lube Centerton: Brake NoiseYour brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Centerton. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are ex... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on December 10, 2023 Brake Service at Star Lube Centerton in CentertonBrakes really aren't optional equipment for Centerton drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Arkansas driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Star Lube Centerton, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there ar... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on December 03, 2023 |
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