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...
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Posted in Service Standards
on August 12, 2018
Your 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...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on August 06, 2018
When 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...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on July 30, 2018
Local 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...
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Posted in Parts
on July 24, 2018
Hello 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...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on July 16, 2018
One 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...
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Posted in Fluids
on July 08, 2018
With 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 ...
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Posted in Fuel Economy
on July 01, 2018
Let'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...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on June 26, 2018
Pop 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...
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Posted in Suspension
on June 18, 2018
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...
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Posted in Fluids
on June 14, 2018
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