Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Bentonville Drivers
November 19, 2023
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Bentonville auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; t... More
A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
July 9, 2023
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
Engine Air Filter from Mr. Lube
June 25, 2023
Many Bentonville drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Mr. Lube recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, rest assu... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Mr. Lube
June 18, 2023
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Mr. Lube for a check up.In today's Mr. Lube auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Bentonville residents need fuel to go, and the cleaner the fue... More
Mr. Lube Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
April 2, 2023
Bentonville residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium ... More
Fuel Injectors
January 1, 2023
The last new American vehicles sold in Bentonville with a carburetor rolled out of the Arkansas dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Bentonville, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your... More
To Save Gas Around Bentonville: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
August 21, 2022
One topic that hits the news in Arkansas on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Arkansas drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Bentonville who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel econom... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Arkansas Driving
August 7, 2022
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Bentonville knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Bentonville area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compar... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
May 17, 2022
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Don't Be Fuelish
May 8, 2022
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More