Exhaust Service at Mr. Lube: Passing the Smell Test
December 31, 2023
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Bentonville residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Arkansas folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we ... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Mr. Lube
December 24, 2023
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Arkansas news. Bentonville people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Bentonville motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good ... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Bentonville
December 17, 2023
There's a segment of the Bentonville area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kil... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
December 10, 2023
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
December 3, 2023
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... More