Cabin Air Filter From Mr. Lube

November 12, 2023

Here is a questions for Bentonville drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it: A filter for a house in the middle of the woods? A fresh, piney scent? A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's 3.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passen... More

Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Mr. Lube

November 5, 2023

Hello Bentonville! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Arkansas vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government ... More

'Tis the Season (Tires)

October 29, 2023

We all know about winter tires. But did you know there is such a thing as summer tires? Most people have all-season tires on their vehicles. They work pretty well in a variety of weather conditions. But if you want better handling and performance, you might consider switching to summer tires. ... More

Something to Latch On To (Hood Latch Safety)

October 22, 2023

The other day, a driver was trying to open his vehicle's hood so he could add some windshield washer fluid. But when he pulled the hood release inside the car, nothing happened. Usually, opening any hood is a 2-step process. You pull the hood release (which is usually a handle under the dashbo... More

Timing Belt Replacement in Bentonville

October 15, 2023

Today we want to talk to Bentonville drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even thou... More

Questions to Ask Your Bentonville Service Advisor

October 8, 2023

We find that a lot of Bentonville drivers are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or seem pushy. Vehicles are very complicated and there's more to know about them than most of us have the time to learn. Mayb... More

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

Time for Differential Service at Mr. Lube?

September 24, 2023

Hello Bentonville - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see,... More

The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)

September 17, 2023

Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More

Steering You Right (Tie Rod End Replacement)

September 10, 2023

For drivers, S stands for safety. And there are three other words that start with S that are all equally important: starting, stopping and steering. For your vehicle to be at its safest, all three functions must be in top shape. Steering is one of those things we take for granted. After all, y... More