Hitting The Brakes In Bentonville
January 30, 2022
Hello Bentonville, 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 rol... More
Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
January 23, 2022
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... More
Automotive Tips from Mr. Lube: Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear
January 16, 2022
90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Bentonville drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace ... More
Change is Good (Oil Change)
January 9, 2022
You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not only good, it's vital for the health of the engine. But there's one question that puzzles many drivers: how frequently should my vehicle's oil be changed? There is not one simple answer, but here ar... More
A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
January 2, 2022
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Bentonville
January 1, 2022
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Bentonville can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just... More