Service to Improve Fuel EconomyThe price of gas in Missouri has got people in Poplar Bluff talking. It seems that Poplar Bluff folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to impr... Read More Posted in Fuel System on October 18, 2020 Hitting the Brakes in Poplar BluffSafety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Poplar Bluff drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on October 11, 2020 See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision.Not only do we not appreciate being blinded, fac... Read More Posted in Headlamps on October 04, 2020 Deciphering the Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff Menu BoardLet's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Poplar Bluff, Missouri, service centers like Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical li... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on September 27, 2020 What to Do In Case of an AccidentIf you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Poplar Bluff, Missouri, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what you should do in case of an accident in Poplar Bluff, Missouri:When an accident occurs, you should always... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 20, 2020 Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving.While new electronic devices are helping drivers be ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 13, 2020 Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... Read More Posted in Cooling System on September 06, 2020 What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS.The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 30, 2020 The Best Book that's Not a Best-SellerSometimes the movie is better than the book, sometimes it's the other way around. But when it comes to your vehicle, the best book of all is the owner's manual. The plot is simple: Owner wants long life and dependable performance from the vehicle, manual has the way to achieve that long life and... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 23, 2020 What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... Read More Posted in Tires on August 16, 2020 |
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