A Stitch in Time at Mr. Lube
October 1, 2023
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Battery Replacement at Mr. Lube in Bentonville
May 28, 2023
Hello, welcome to Mr. Lube. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Bentonville runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Mr. Lube are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or TV remote, they wear out... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
October 30, 2022
Today, Mr. Lube is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Bentonville are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have question... More
The Mr. Lube Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
August 28, 2022
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Super Slick at Mr. Lube in Bentonville: Synthetic Oil
March 13, 2022
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Mr. Lube Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
May 23, 2021
Hello Arkansas! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More
Automotive Tips from Mr. Lube: Battery Testing
April 18, 2021
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Mr. Lube when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Bentonville drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a batte... More
Mr. Lube Alternator Replacement Service in Bentonville
February 14, 2021
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Bentonville is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane ... More
Battery Basics for Bentonville
November 1, 2020
It's important for Bentonville drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Arkansas weather. Most Bentonville area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engin... More
Mr. Lube Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
August 30, 2020
Today's Mr. Lube post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Mr. Lube service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fluid is confusing f... More