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How Often Should I Get A Tune-up
Every car is different, but every car still needs to be taken in for the occasional tune-up. Tune-ups are necessary maintenance of your vehicle, and are good for extending the life of your car and its engine. The difference for vehicles may be in the intervals between tune-ups. Cars that have a lot of miles…
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Is Premium Motor Oil Worth It?
Which type of grade and type of motor oil has always been a question that drivers have when determining how best to maintain their vehicle. Synthetic motor oil vs. Conventional motor oil is a choice that will depend largely on your vehicle. If you have a car with high mileage than you will be doubly…
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Coolant Leaking Concerns and Causes
Coolant leaking in your vehicle is something that needs immediate attention. Call or come by Kernersville Xpress Lube if you notice fluid leaking from your vehicle. Also come by if you have to keep adding coolant fluid to your engine. How does a Car Stay Cool The coolant system and the fluids you keep running…
Read moreBenefits of Fuel System and Injector Cleaning
To have a powerful engine running inside your vehicle requires that you pay attention to all routine maintenance needs. A clean engine is the simplest way to protect your car. After years of driving, especially “hard” driving, the engine accumulates a variety of pollutants, including carbon deposits, varnish, and harmful debris. Keeping the fuel system…
Read moreYour Car Needs a Regular Maintenance Schedule
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Most of us have heard that old bit of wisdom, and have applied it to our physical health. It is usually offered in the context of doing what’s needed with our routine doctor’s exams, or being generally health- conscious. There’s no reason why the same…
Read moreKeep Safety Items in The Car
Your car can face many challenges to its performance, due to bad weather conditions. Extreme temperature rises and falls are a common culprit. It’s probably the severe winter weather that causes the most problems for vehicles. Outside of routine maintenance and tune-ups, drivers should always be sure to keep safety items in the car, just…
Read moreHow to Avoid Auto Service Shop Scams
It may not be the majority of mechanic shops that are dishonest in their business practices, but there sure are enough that every car owner should be on guard. A quality mechanic can be a lifesaver for those of us who aren’t skilled enough in auto mechanics to handle our own repairs. But by the…
Read moreOil Stains on a Concrete Driveway
It happens to the best of driveways. Having oil stains on a concrete driveway can be the result of an unnoticed leak, or from a spill while attempting to change the oil. Either by accident or oversight the cement concrete is a porous material. The oil will soak into the ground forming a hard to…
Read moreTop 5 Safety Tips for Winter Driving
Driver safety is always a major concern. We typically attempt to make sure certain maintenance performed on our vehicles. But to truly be safe, drivers have to prepare for the unexpected. Wiper Blades It never fails. As soon as you stop thinking about your windshield wiper blades, the weather takes a turn for the worse….
Read moreSymptoms and Signs of Worn Break Pads
The fact of the matter is simple: without brakes your car will not be able to stop. We all know that when you cannot stop properly, accidents happen. Your vehicle’s brakes should always be in working condition. Routine maintenance is only required every few thousand miles, so you need to know how to identify when…
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