May 2020Service to Improve Fuel EconomyThe price of gas in Arkansas has got people in Bentonville talking. It seems that Bentonville folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improv... Read More Posted in Fuel System on May 31, 2020 Trickle Down TechnologyRecently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... Read More Posted in Did You Know on May 31, 2020 Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Bentonville DriversWhen people in Bentonville talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around Arkansas? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them or ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on May 30, 2020 Know Your Towing Limits in BentonvilleSome Bentonville drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Bentonville, you should be aware of safety issues, Arkansas towing laws and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important ... Read More Posted in Safety on May 29, 2020 Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Mr. LubeThe function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Bentonville use fuel filters.For more information about your fuel filter, visit Mr. Lube at... Read More Posted in Fuel System on May 28, 2020 Give me a Brake (Light)!If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things.It could be som... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on May 27, 2020 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 May 26, 2020 The Mr. Lube Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of MythsThere's a lot of auto advice in Arkansas right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on May 25, 2020 Wheel Balancing at Mr. LubeSo you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Bentonville drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Arkansas roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel t... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 24, 2020 Maintaining Your Older Car in Bentonville, ArkansasThe government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Bentonville, Arkansas: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Bentonville motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 24, 2020 |
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