It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
July 31, 2022
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)
July 24, 2022
A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... More
Tire Tread Depth for Bentonville, Arkansas Drivers
July 17, 2022
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More
Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?
July 10, 2022
When Bentonville drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Bentonville drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because sho... More
No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)
July 3, 2022
If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the gas pump and wondered, "Which side is the fuel filler on?" Here's a tip for you. There is usually a little arrow on the instrument panel near the fuel gauge that points to the side where the fuel fi... More
Don't Do It Yourself (Perils of DIY Vehicle Repair)
June 26, 2022
Your vehicle is a complicated machine, and yes, it would be nice if you could take care of all of its problems yourself. There was a time when vehicles were simpler and it wasn't too hard for a weekend mechanic to replace brakes, adjust a carburetor or perform a tune-up. But vehicles are far mo... More
Tracking True in Arkansas: Wheel Alignment in Bentonville
June 19, 2022
The biggest issue for Bentonville area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Mr. Lube in Bentonville. Whe... More
The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)
June 12, 2022
There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Bentonville Arkansas
June 5, 2022
When accidents occur in Bentonville, Arkansas, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Arkansas police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wall... More
Bentonville Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?
May 29, 2022
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Bentonville, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the cranks... More