August 2022Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.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... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 28, 2022 Fresh Air Inside Your Car in BransonAir 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... Read More Posted in Suspension on August 27, 2022 Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Branson, MOBranson 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... Read More Posted in Cooling System on August 26, 2022 Speak Up: Talking with Your Star Lube Branson Service AdvisorAbout 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 ... Read More Posted in Service Standards on August 25, 2022 Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)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... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 24, 2022 Star Lube Branson Engine Air Filter ReplacementWhen 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... Read More Posted in Engine Air Filter on August 23, 2022 Defensive Driving in Branson, MOThere 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... Read More Posted in Steering on August 22, 2022 Keys to a Long Lasting VehicleWe 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 ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 21, 2022 Wheel Balancing at Star Lube BransonSo 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... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on August 21, 2022 I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in BransonAbout 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 ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 20, 2022 |
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