Fuel Injector Cleaning at Mr. Lube
January 7, 2024
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every single fuel-i... 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
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