June 2016American Lube Express and the Maintenance MindsetWhen it comes to their vehicles, some Auburndale residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Auburndale drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance bu... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 28, 2016 Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Auburndale residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology an... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 22, 2016 It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at American Lube ExpressIf you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Auburndale. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better unders... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on June 21, 2016 Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Auburndale RideIt seems like everywhere you go in the Auburndale area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some FL auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do yo... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on June 21, 2016 Coolant Service at American Lube ExpressAuburndale residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of FL temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it has to... Read More Posted in Cooling System on June 20, 2016 How Your Check Engine Light WorksHave you ever had an experience like this in Auburndale, FL? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but stays on.... Read More Posted in Dashboard on June 19, 2016 Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Auburndale residents and to fix the aff... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 18, 2016 Exhaust Service at American Lube Express in AuburndaleWhenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Auburndale residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at American Lube Express is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control c... Read More Posted in Exhaust on June 17, 2016 Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Auburndale, FLLet's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our FL environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Auburndale drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Auburndal... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 16, 2016 Beware of Cheap Tires in AuburndaleDo you like to shop for shoes in Auburndale?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on June 15, 2016 |
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