Auburndale Drivers Severe Service Maintenance SchedulesSince driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Auburndale drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Auburndale drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 27, 2022 Automotive Tips from American Lube Express: When to Replace a Damaged TireRepair or Replace? Thats a question Auburndale drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the sho... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on November 20, 2022 Fuel for ThoughtIf you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump.The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on November 13, 2022 Breathe Deep in Auburndale With a New Cabin Air FilterPoor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Auburndale auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner's manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around 12,000 to 15,000 miles (19,000 to... Read More Posted in Suspension on November 06, 2022 American Lube Express Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes OnAll Auburndale 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 ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 30, 2022 The Last Gas (Fuel Pump Replacement).You're heading down the road and you notice your vehicle is sputtering, like it's running out of gas. But the gauge show's it's still got a quarter of a tank. So what gives?It could be that your fuel pump is failing, meaning your engine is not getting enough gas to run properly. While fuel pu... Read More Posted in Fuel Pump on October 23, 2022 Cold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand. But in cold weather, while it's a good idea to carry items such as a phone charger, blanket and shovel, there are some things you shouldn't store in your vehicle.Medicines and drugs. Cold temperatures can af... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 16, 2022 Trickle Down TechnologyRecently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 09, 2022 Save Fuel by Watching Your WeightMost Auburndale drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. FL folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Auburndale drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on October 02, 2022 When "Oh, no!" Turns Into, "All right!"Things we don't expect happen to our vehicles. And let's face, no one really wants to spend money on an unexpected repair. But if you are putting off going to your vehicle repair facility because you're dreading bad news, you might just be putting off some good news.There was one minivan driver ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 25, 2022 |
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