September 2022Below 45 Degrees in Centerton: Consider Winter TiresRemember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Centerton drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Arkansas drivers ran out a... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on September 25, 2022 Star Lube Centerton Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your VehiclesHello Arkansas! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... Read More Posted in Fluids on September 18, 2022 Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)Let's say you live in a cold climate where the snowy, icy weather challenges you to clear the salt and debris tossed up on your windshield. You push your windshield washer switch expecting a good stream of fluid so the blades can wipe the glass clean. Yet nothing comes out. Nada, zip. What's g... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 11, 2022 Star Lube Centerton Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes OnAll Centerton service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles.The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant t... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 06, 2022 Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in CentertonYour engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on September 05, 2022 What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... Read More Posted in Tires on September 04, 2022 Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Centerton?There is a clear and vocal demand in Centerton and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Arkansas market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Centerton area roads today, and many more being de... Read More Posted in Drive Train on September 04, 2022 Automotive Tips from Star Lube Centerton: Where Should New Tires Be PlacedWhen Centerton drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on September 03, 2022 PCV Valve Service at Star Lube Centerton in CentertonToday, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... Read More Posted in Parts on September 02, 2022 Speak Up: Talking with Your Star Lube Centerton Service AdvisorAbout 80% of the vehicles on Centerton roads today are behind on their preventive maintenance schedules. That translates to about 160 million vehicles in the United States that aren't performing as well as they could be - thousands right here in Arkansas. Some of the maintenance issues are minor.... Read More Posted in Service Standards on September 01, 2022 |
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