Higher Mileage Service Intervals for AuburndaleAuburndale drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Auburndale area, but it does add ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on February 17, 2019 New School: Automotive American Lube Express Technician TrainingAuburndale consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 10, 2019 Keys to a Long Lasting VehicleWe live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Auburndale d... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 03, 2019 A Stitch in Time at American Lube ExpressYou probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... Read More Posted in Fluids on January 27, 2019 Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Auburndale, FLThe median age for cars in the Auburndale, FL area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At American Lube Express we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Auburndale area, bring it into American Lube Express for h... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 20, 2019 Steering Clear in AuburndaleThose who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... Read More Posted in Steering on January 13, 2019 Why Is My Check Engine Light On?The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Auburndale drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on January 06, 2019 On Board Diagnostics for Your EngineStarting in 1996, American Lube Express service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a compu... Read More Posted in Diagnostics on January 01, 2019 Hitting the Brakes in AuburndaleSafety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself — and other Auburndale drivers — on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular ins... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on December 31, 2018 Deep Clean Your Fuel System at American Lube ExpressHaving trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into American Lube Express for a check up.In today's American Lube Express auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Auburndale residents need fuel to go... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 23, 2018 |
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