MaintenanceKeeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto RunningAt American Lube Express we've had a lot of Auburndale customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in FL. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of al... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 12, 2021 Maintaining Your Older Car in Auburndale, FLThe government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Auburndale, FL: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Auburndale motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Because... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 04, 2021 Synthetic Oil for Auburndale AutosIf you are a driver in Auburndale and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and i... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 28, 2020 American Lube Express On Your Serpentine BeltToday we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Auburndale, FL, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then th... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 07, 2020 The Importance of Auburndale Drivers Following Service IntervalsToday in our American Lube Express blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Auburndale with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, wate... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 24, 2020 10 Services Auburndale Drivers Often OverlookWe live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Auburndale. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. S... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 02, 2020 The 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 complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that comp... 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 dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas ... 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 |
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