Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
December 15, 2024
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Exhaust Service at Mr. Lube: Passing the Smell Test
December 31, 2023
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Bentonville residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Arkansas folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we ... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Mr. Lube
November 5, 2023
Hello Bentonville! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Arkansas vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government ... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
April 23, 2023
Most Bentonville drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your v... More
Mr. Lube Service for Your Exhaust System
May 22, 2022
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
March 21, 2021
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More