Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
December 19, 2021
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Auburndale Drivers
June 13, 2021
Knowing how their engine works can help Auburndale drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down ... More
Automotive Tips from American Lube Express: Timing Belt Overview
July 12, 2020
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Auburndale. The timing belts important jo... More
Smooth Shifting in Auburndale, FL: Transmission Service
April 28, 2019
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More
Transmission Service at American Lube Express in Auburndale
June 26, 2018
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Auburndale drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in FL to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But proper t... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Auburndale
April 22, 2018
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at American Lube Express in Auburndale
October 29, 2017
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More
A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Auburndale
November 8, 2016
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Auburndale drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission... More
The American Lube Express Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
September 21, 2016
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Auburndale drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Auburndale. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hi... More
Ask American Lube Express: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?
August 30, 2016
The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... More