Holiday Trip Check Up

The Holidays are upon us. The Holidays are a time for family, friends, and fun, which also means an increase in travel. Before you start any Holiday road trip, even a short one, follow this 10 minute vehicle checkup guide to make sure your vehicle is ready to tackle the road. There is nothing worse than running into car problems during the holidays.

Cool Trick to Test Your Oil

Here’s a cool trick to visually test your oil to see if it still has more miles left in the tank or if it is need of a

change.

Fall Car Care for Your Vehicle: Part II

Fall is here to stay, and so is cooler weather. Since the weather will only get colder and stormier over the next few months, now is the perfect time for a little fall car care for your vehicle. Take these vital maintenance steps for your vehicle in order to conquer fall weather and stay on the road.

It’s Time for Fall Car Care: Part I

Fall is here and that means colder weather is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time for a little fall car care for your vehicle in order to make sure your vehicle is ready to take on the upcoming months. Here are some of the most vital maintenance steps you can take for your vehicle every fall.

Fluids

Check all fluids to make sure they are at proper levels. Check the engine oil, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid, antifreeze/coolant, and windshield wiper fluid. Make sure to use the proper fluid that will work in cold weather.

Battery

Check the battery and all its components. Check the connections and make sure the terminals and cables are corrosion free. Batteries can fail without warning, especially in the colder months, so it is recommended to get your battery tested to see how much life it has left. Replace if necessary.

Hoses and Belts

Check all your hoses and belts both visually and by touch. Check for cracks, brittleness, fraying, loose connections, or excessive wear. If you see or feel any of these issues, then get the belt or hose replaced immediately. A broken belt or blown hose is one of the most common causes of vehicle breakdowns, especially on road trips.

Brake System

Brakes are vital for maintaining your safety on the road. Make sure to inspect your brake linings, rotors, and drums. Get a professional to check your brake system for you if you don’t have any experience checking brakes.

Exhaust System

Check your exhaust system for leaks, damage, and broken supports or hangers. If you find any of these issues, get it fixed right away. Exhaust leaks can be very dangerous to the health of every passenger in the vehicle.

The highly trained technicians at Jiffy Lube Charlotte are masters of fall car care. If you need help with your vehicle this fall, just drive on in to your nearest Jiffy Lube Charlotte location for quality preventative maintenance for your vehicle, including the Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change.

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A Quick Guide to Dashboard Warning Lights: Part II

Warning lights are normally a real downer. Nobody likes seeing a warning light turn on while driving. They can be a real headache to try to understand and diagnose. Here’s another quick guide to help walk you through the meaning for some of the most common warning lights and what you should do next to remedy the situation.

A Quick Guide to Dashboard Warning Lights

Have you ever been driving and notice one of your dashboard warning lights turn on? What does it mean? What should you do next? Well, here’s a quick guide to help walk you through the meaning for some of the most common warning lights and what you should do next to remedy the situation.

How Oil Changes Can Increase MPG

Dirty oil does a poor job of lubricating and cleaning your engine. This inefficiency makes your engine work a little harder, which also hurts your miles per gallon. By changing your oil, you are making sure your engine is running at optimal efficiency.

Here are the main suspects that can decrease oil efficiency:

Vital Fluids: The Life Blood of Your Vehicle

Vehicles need fluid just like we need fluid to keep going. When our fluid runs low, or gets contaminated, we face serious health risks. The same goes for your vehicle. It can not only cause damage to your vehicle, it also hampers efficiency. Here is a list of all the vital fluids that need to be checked and refilled on a regular basis:

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