How Does American Lube Express Know What to Recommend?When you drop your vehicle off at American Lube Express in Auburndale, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. American Lube Express professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. First of all, your Auburndale service center will n... Read More Posted in Service Standards on August 12, 2018 Automotive Tips from American Lube Express: Brake NoiseYour brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Auburndale. 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 e... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on August 06, 2018 Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at American Lube ExpressWhen we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 30, 2018 Emergency Items for Your vehicleLocal Auburndale roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around Auburndale... Read More Posted in Parts on July 24, 2018 Hitting The Brakes In AuburndaleHello Auburndale, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck roll... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on July 16, 2018 Automotive Tips from American Lube Express: Making a Battery Last LongerOne thing all Auburndale drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. American Lube Express can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted l... Read More Posted in Fluids on July 08, 2018 Wasteful ThinkingWith the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on July 01, 2018 Transmission Service at American Lube Express in AuburndaleLet's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Auburndale drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in FL to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But proper t... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on June 26, 2018 Keeping Your Auburndale Air Fresh When Driving With a Clean Cabin Air FilterPop quiz: What is a cabin air filter?A. A filter for your Auburndale house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car?Clever you, it's C.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. It filters out c... Read More Posted in Suspension on June 18, 2018 FL: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?FL residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what is a g... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 14, 2018 |
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