Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Star Lube Branson
February 4, 2024
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Branson drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive mainten... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Branson
December 31, 2023
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Branson area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Branson diesel-f... More
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
November 12, 2023
The price of gas in MO has got people in Branson talking. It seems that Branson folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Star Lube Branson in Branson for Better Performance
November 5, 2023
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More
To Save Gas Around Branson: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
August 13, 2023
One topic that hits the news in MO on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some MO drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Branson who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any way we can... More
Engine Air Filter from Star Lube Branson
July 30, 2023
Many Branson drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Star Lube Branson recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, rest... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Star Lube Branson
May 21, 2023
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
Don't Be Fuelish
January 8, 2023
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Branson Vehicle
December 18, 2022
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Branson area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to w... More
Diesel Maintenance for MO
November 6, 2022
At Star Lube Branson we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our MO friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been used ... More