Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
January 1, 2024
At Mr. Lube we've had a lot of Bentonville customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Arkansas. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all vehi... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Mr. Lube
December 24, 2023
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Arkansas news. Bentonville people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Bentonville motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good ... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Bentonville
December 17, 2023
There's a segment of the Bentonville area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kil... More
10 Services Bentonville Drivers Often Overlook
November 26, 2023
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Bentonville. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. ... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
January 29, 2023
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Bentonville ... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Mr. Lube
November 14, 2021
Many Bentonville car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
April 4, 2021
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Arkansas folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do ... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Mr. Lube
January 3, 2021
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Mr. Lube article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Bentonville with your... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
November 29, 2020
If you've ever been driving around Bentonville and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your fiel... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
November 8, 2020
Sometimes we hear people in Bentonville say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that com... More