Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)
December 18, 2022
In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More
The Right Stuff (Choosing Replacement Parts)
December 11, 2022
Let's face it. Vehicles are complicated machines, each having thousands of parts. And since they're subjected to heat, cold, vibrations, bumps and much more, these parts wear out and need to be replaced. When your service advisor says you need a new part, you may have many options. Let's say ... More
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Mr. Lube
December 4, 2022
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Bentonville. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better under... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Mr. Lube in Bentonville
November 27, 2022
Warm weather or cold, Bentonville drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Bentonville people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Mr. Lube, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air condition... More
Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)
November 20, 2022
When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the vehicle warms up, but it's best not to ignore that sound because it could be a warning of worse things to com... More
Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
November 13, 2022
If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you shouldnt ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. Braking action should be smooth, sure, and quiet, not shaky and noisy. Most newer vehicles have disc brakes, called that b... More
Let's Clear Some Things Up (Headlight Restoration)
November 6, 2022
You know how exposing your skin to sunlight can cause sunburn and other unhealthy things. Sunlight can also create major problems for your headlights. After they've been exposed to ultraviolet light, acrylic headlights can yellow and fog due to oxidation. And when that happens, less light can ... 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
Why People in Bentonville Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
October 23, 2022
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Bentonville, Arkansas, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some... More
Under Pressure in Bentonville: TPMS
October 16, 2022
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Bentonville, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. So... More