Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
May 14, 2023
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
Automotive Tips from American Lube Express: Signs of an Alignment Problem
January 1, 2023
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Auburndale drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. W... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Auburndale Vehicle
April 17, 2022
Imagine you've left Auburndale and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you down.... More
Auburndale Alignment Service
March 27, 2022
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
August 15, 2021
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
Power Steering Service at American Lube Express in Auburndale
June 6, 2021
Many Auburndale drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the intern... More
Tracking True in Auburndale: Wheel Alignment
March 28, 2021
At American Lube Express, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a American Lube Express alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. Then ... More
Automotive Tips from American Lube Express: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
May 10, 2020
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Auburndale drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object.... More
Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Auburndale Automobiles
January 26, 2020
Auburndale drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Auburndale, FL, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up e... More
Trip Inspection at American Lube Express in Auburndale
September 22, 2019
Auburndale area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Auburndale drivers can't al... More