Going Green: Maintain Your Vehicle

We all have the ability to minimize our impact on the environment. Just by taking a few easy steps, we can reduce our environmental footprint and make that fresh air just a little more fresh.

One way to “drive green” is to properly maintain your vehicle. Read more to find out how to reduce the environmental impact of your vehicle!

Jiffy Lube Automatic Transmission Service

Jiffy Lube’s Automatic Transmission Service will help protect your car’s automatic transmission against undue wear caused by old, depleted fluid and filters. Transmission fluid plays a critical role in lubricating and cooling the vital moving parts of your transmission. 

Automatic transmission fluid lubricates, cools and cleans internal components of the transmission. It also helps to maintain the hydraulic pressure necessary for the transmission to function. The additives in the transmission fluid can be depleted over time. The automatic transmission filter helps remove dirt and contaminants from the automatic transmission fluid.

The Facts About Tire Pressure

Proper tire pressure is critical to the health and performance of your vehicle. Did you know that under or over inflated tires can:

• cause uneven tread wear
• reduce traction
• reduce gas mileage
• reduce the life of your tires

Jiffy Lube Differential Service

The Jiffy Lube Differential Service replaces the old, depleted fluid with new, manufacturer-recommended fluid that provides better protection for this important mechanical system. But, what exactly is this important mechanical system? Continue reading to find out.

Jiffy Lube Serpentine Belt Replacement

The serpentine belt is the key that keeps your car running. The belt transfers the power from your engine to other vital components of your car, including the alternator, water pump, power steering pump and the air conditioner compressor. Over time, the serpentine belt becomes worn, cracked and can break and fall off while you are driving. If this happens, your car will only continue to work for a few minutes before it breaks down. Make sure to have your serpentine belt checked and replaced regularly to keep your car on the road, not on the side of the road.

Maintenance Tips: Oil and Filter

Did you know that keeping your oil clean is the most vital step you can take in order to keep your engine healthy? In addition to changing your oil and oil filter regularly, it is important to check your oil level with the dipstick every time you fill up with gas. Driving your vehicle when the oil level is low deprives your engine of the critical lubrication it needs and can cause severe engine problems. Make sure to keep your oil level full to maximize the life of your vehicle.

Jiffy Lube Radiator Antifreeze/Coolant Service

The engine cooling system in your vehicle circulates antifreeze through the engine and radiator. The antifreeze is formulated to prevent corrosion inside the cooling system and helps to maintain optimal engine operating temperature regardless of outside conditions. Replacing the antifreeze at regular intervals can help prevent overheating, freezing and premature cooling-system corrosion.

Jiffy Lube Fuel System Cleaning Service

Our Fuel System Cleaning Service will help dislodge and remove deposits of dirt and varnish on intake valves and cylinder heads—the very places you need to keep clean in your fuel system. The end result is a cleaner fuel system.

What does 10W30 Grade Motor Oil Mean?

You see those cryptic combinations of letters and numbers on motor oil bottles everywhere. What do they mean?

To decipher them, you have to understand viscosity. Viscosity measures how much the motor oil can resist flow. In other words, if you tip a motor oil bottle over, how fast it spills out indicates its viscosity. The more viscous, the slower it moves.

Back to School: Car Care Tips

Well, it’s school time again and it’s important to take a few steps in order to make sure your car is prepared for the back-to-school daily grind. There are two easy steps that ensure your car stays on the road and not on the side of the road.

Maintenance "Musts"

Did you know that the most important way to keep your vehicle healthy and out of the shop is to keep it clean and lubricated? Changing your oil and filters on a regular basis is a maintenance “must” when it comes to keeping your car on the road.

The Penny Test

Did you know that each of your tires will wear differently depending on the position of the tire? Therefore, to keep the wear on your tires even, it is essential to rotate your tires according to your manufacturer’s recommendations.

What Does Oil Actually Do?

We all know engine oil is vital to keep our vehicles running. But, why? Why is oil so important and why does it need to be changed so often? The following is a breakdown of why oil is so important and what it does for your vehicle.

5 Ways to Increase Your MPG and Save Money

We all want more bang out of our buck. The following is a list of 5 ways you can increase the miles per gallon of your vehicle, thereby saving you money at the pump.

Air Filter: Keep it Clean to Maximize MPG

Did you know a dirty air filter can severely decrease the performance of your vehicle and lower your gas mileage? Just like you and me, your vehicle needs to breathe. However, the air quality outside is not always the greatest. Your vehicle filters the airflow to your engine through the engine air filter. Over time, the filter gets dirty and clogged. When this happens, your engine struggles to breathe, which decreases performance and lowers your vehicles fuel efficiency by up to 14 percent. See your owner’s manual for how often your air filter should be checked and replaced.

Tips to Maximize the Life of your Tires

Simple tire maintenance can both increase the life of your tires and optimize your gas mileage. Driving with over or under inflated tires can weaken your tires, cause uneven wear and impact your gas mileage. Here are a few simple tasks you can do in order to optimize the life of your tires and keep you safe on the road.

The Jiffy Lube App

Have you downloaded the Jiffy Lube App yet? You can find locations, set reminders, store vital records, get tips, and download coupons. The tools you need to help keep your vehicle in top shape, right at your fingertips!

Just download the app for FREE from the App Store for iPhones or from Google Play for Androids.

Jiffy Lube Gift Card

Looking for that perfect gift? Look no further than Jiffy Lube. A Jiffy Lube gift card makes an excellent gift for any occasion. It’s the gift that keeps their car running.

Do you have a college student that is counting pennies? The Jiffy Lube gift card will give them one less thing to worry about: their car.

5 Steps to Basic Vehicle Maintenance

A few easy and inexpensive maintenance steps can keep your vehicle on the road and out of the shop. The following is a list of 5 easy maintenance tips that will help maximize the life of your vehicle.

Battery Maintenance

Everything starts with your battery. There is nothing worse than a dead battery when you’re somewhere in the desert or remote mountains. If your 12 volt car battery does not answer the call every time you need it, then it’s time to take action because you won’t get far with a dead battery. Whether, your car needs a full battery replacement or just some clean battery terminals, Jiffy Lube has a battery service that will help your car to remain a self-starter. 

The battery supplies electrical power to the starter, along with the rest of the electrical components of the vehicle, which is necessary to start the engine. When the engine starts running, the charging system takes over to provide electricity to the various vehicle electrical systems.

How to Know if Your Driving Conditions are ‘Severe’

Did you know that you are supposed to service your vehicle more frequently if you drive in “severe” conditions? Many drivers are surprised to find out that what they think are “normal” everyday conditions are actually “severe” conditions.

How to Properly Dispose of your Motor Oil

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that about 185 million gallons of used motor oil are improperly disposed of by consumers each year—dumped on the ground, tossed in the trash, or poured down the drain. In fact, improperly dumped motor oil releases about 25 times more oil into the environment than spills from all modes of oil transportation combined.

The Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change

With as much as you paid for your vehicle, you want to keep it on the road as long as possible. That's why we offer the Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change. It's more than an oil change, it's preventive maintenance to change, inspect, check/fill and clean essential components of your vehicle and help keep it all running smoothly. By taking care of your vehicle with a Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change, you’ll be getting the peace of mind that your vehicle will be with you for a long time.

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:

Wiper Blades: How to Clean and Inspect for Damage

Have you ever been caught in the rain only to find out your wipers do not work properly? Your windshield turns into a streaky puddle and you can’t see a thing. Take a few easy steps in order to make sure you can see out your windshield when those showers strike. The following are a few easy suggestions on how to keep your wipers working:

Welcome!

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