MaintenanceThe Maintenance Free MythSometimes we hear people in Auburndale say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicate... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 01, 2019 American Lube Express: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Auburndale streets, 20 pounds of carbon dio... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 04, 2019 Maintenance on My MindAsk any Auburndale man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 28, 2019 Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at American Lube ExpressBecause 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's American Lube Express article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Auburnda... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 09, 2019 Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at American Lube Express?Today's American Lube Express article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Auburndale drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in FL who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. S... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 26, 2019 Let American Lube Express Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of YearsAuburndale area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Auburndale drivers w... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 10, 2019 Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine.The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 03, 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 03, 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 Aubu... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 20, 2019 |
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