No Fountain of Youth (Aging Tires)
September 25, 2022
Can you think of anyone who enjoys aging? Wrinkles where you don't want them, gray hair, eyes that won't focus any more, no stamina. Believe it or not, your tires age, too, and they don't get better the older they get. And here's the important thing to know, even if they can still pass a tread... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
September 18, 2022
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
Hitting The Brakes In Branson
September 11, 2022
Hello Branson, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls o... More
Poor Reflections (Door Mirror Problems)
September 6, 2022
Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside rearview mirror that's disabled your blind spot vision there and endangering your ability to see some of the traffic around you. Outside rearview (or door) mirrors are important safety devices that ... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Star Lube Branson
September 5, 2022
Good vehicle care for us Branson residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required differen... More
Fuel Injectors
September 4, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Branson with a carburetor rolled out of the MO dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Branson, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contro... More
Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)
September 4, 2022
There are some boots that don't come in a shoe box and aren't worn on your feet. They are called axle or CV boots, and they can be important parts for many vehicles. That CV stands for constant velocity. CV axles are mainly used in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. They're also us... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Branson
September 3, 2022
A lot of people get custom wheels in Branson. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Star Lube Brans... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Star Lube Branson
September 2, 2022
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Star Lube Branson article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Branson with... More