Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
August 28, 2022
There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about. It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... More
Fresh Air Inside Your Car in Branson
August 27, 2022
Air quality has certainly become a hot issue in our modern world. We install air filters on our ventilation systems and in our vacuum cleaners. There's a filter that cleans the air going into our vehicle's engine so why not one for the air in the passenger compartment?Foreign and domestic vehic... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Branson, MO
August 26, 2022
Branson auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Branson, MO, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good care of yo... More
Speak Up: Talking with Your Star Lube Branson Service Advisor
August 25, 2022
About 80% of the vehicles on Branson roads today are behind on their preventive maintenance schedules. That translates to about 160 million vehicles in the United States that aren't performing as well as they could be - thousands right here in MO. Some of the maintenance issues are minor. Others ... More
Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)
August 24, 2022
Let's say you live in a cold climate where the snowy, icy weather challenges you to clear the salt and debris tossed up on your windshield. You push your windshield washer switch expecting a good stream of fluid so the blades can wipe the glass clean. Yet nothing comes out. Nada, zip. What's g... More
Star Lube Branson Engine Air Filter Replacement
August 23, 2022
When your experienced Star Lube Branson technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your air filter.An air filte... More
Defensive Driving in Branson, MO
August 22, 2022
There was a man in the Branson area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local MO highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Branso... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
August 21, 2022
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Branson drivers want ... More
Wheel Balancing at Star Lube Branson
August 21, 2022
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Branson drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on MO roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vibrati... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Branson
August 20, 2022
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Branson area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Branson drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield ... More