Fall and Spring Inspection at Mr. Lube
June 14, 2020
Good vehicle care for us Bentonville residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required diff... More
Economics of Maintenance for Bentonville Auto Owners
June 13, 2020
Buying a new car in Bentonville is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Bentonville who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having... More
Blind Spot Safety for Bentonville Driving
June 12, 2020
Blind spots may be a good thing when it comes to a spouse's annoying habits, but when driving an automobile in Bentonville, they are definitely to be avoided. So, while it's not good marital advice, it's good auto advice to minimize your own blind spots and stay out of other Bentonville drivers'... More
What Bentonville Customers like About Us at Mr. Lube
June 11, 2020
A big part of the service we provide at Mr. Lube for our Bentonville customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always open to questions from our valued Bentonville area customers. Even though we try to be proactive in our Mr. Lube automotive educ... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Bentonville, Arkansas
June 10, 2020
The cooling system keeps Arkansas vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Bentonville. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Bentonville drivers assoc... More
The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)
June 9, 2020
Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or garage? It may have been something as simple as water left from air conditioning condensation. But then again, it could be a sign that there's trouble brewing in one of your vehicle's systems. You can ... More
Keep Your Bentonville Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
June 8, 2020
Hey Bentonville - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very ... More
An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)
June 7, 2020
You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil for summer, hot-weather oil? While it may seem like it makes sense, there's some good news. Most drivers don't have to, and here's why. Engine oil can be made in different thicknesses. That thicknes... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Bentonville
June 7, 2020
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Bentonville area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Bentonville area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problem... More
Bentonville Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
June 6, 2020
Any Bentonville driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Bentonville residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of ... More