MaintenanceRegular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Star Lube Branson?Today's Star Lube Branson article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Branson drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in MO who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket sta... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 08, 2026 Trickle Down TechnologyRecently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 16, 2025 Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine.The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 03, 2024 Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in BransonThere's a segment of the Branson area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomet... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 02, 2024 Star Lube Branson Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2MO service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Branson drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Star Lube Branson fuel system cleaning: Over time, the vehicl... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 10, 2024 Let Star Lube Branson Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of YearsBranson area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Branson drivers want to... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 21, 2024 Make Your Vehicle LastWe live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, MO folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do withou... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 14, 2024 Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In BransonEvery Branson car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced.So b... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 07, 2024 Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Branson?Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Branson?Is it:StereoWheelsAir BagDVD SystemWell, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in MO approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airbags... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 18, 2023 Budget for Maintenance in BransonSometimes busy Branson residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around MO in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the amo... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 07, 2023 |
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