How to Keep Your Vehicle Running Strong for Years to Come

We all know that person that has had the same car for 20 years and it just keeps chugging along. Well, what’s the secret? Why do some cars seemingly last forever while others can barely make it a few years? The answer is simple: regular, preventative maintenance. There are no miracle cures, just dedication to keeping your vehicle clean and lubricated. There is no time off from maintenance.

Fall Car Care Tips

Fall is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of a change in seasons and prepare your vehicle for the start of the colder and more inclement seasons.

Here are some tips for the perfect fall care for your vehicle:

Simple Tips to Help Stave Off Repairs

Unforeseen car repairs can put a serious dent in your wallet. Here are a few simple driving tips to help extend the life of your vehicle and extend the time your vehicle can drive between repairs.

Oil Check at Every Other Fill-up

One point we want to drive home to our readers is that motor oil truly is the lifeblood of your vehicle. Too many vehicle problems and breakdowns are caused by poor oil habits. One habit that we should all pick up is to check our oil every other time we get gas. Even in newer vehicles, your oil level is going to get low, it is just a matter of time. So, every other time you find yourself at the pump, just follow the following procedure for an accurate reading of your oil level.

Service Reminder: Coolant

Long, hot summer days put added stress on your vehicle, especially your vehicle’s cooling system. Now that summer is in full swing, it is a great time to check your vehicle’s coolant and coolant level.

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.

Summer Checklist for Your Vehicle

Nothing ruins a beautiful summer day more than car problems. Here’s a checklist to make sure your vehicle conquers the long, hot days of summer.

Prepare for the Unexpected

Even the most cautious of people find themselves in unexpected situations on the road, whether from a pothole, car accident, or car problems. Take a few easy steps and prepare an emergency kit ahead of time to make sure you are prepared to take care of you and your family when the unexpected strikes.

Tire Blowout Prevention

Tire problems can seriously dampen any plans of fun adventures. Here are a few tire tips to help keep you safe and on the road no matter where you are going.

Using Your Senses to Prevent Breakdowns and Accidents

Most vehicle breakdowns and traffic accidents can be prevented. What is the most powerful prevention tool? The human senses. Taking a few moments to look after your vehicle and staying on high alert on the road can keep you safe from breakdowns and accidents.

About the Jiffy Lube Technicians

Here at Colorado Jiffy Lube, we take care of our customers. Proper customer care starts at proper training for every one of our technicians. Every Jiffy Lube service center technician is required to complete an award-winning Jiffy Lube training program. We are the only company in the fast lube industry to earn the distinction of being an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Training Provider.

How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

Motor oil is the life blood of your vehicle. Oil’s main job is to lubricate and clean the moving parts of your engine. In other words, oil keeps your vehicle running. It is also vital to change your motor oil often. The general rule of thumb is that you should change your oil every 3 months or every 3,000 miles, whichever comes first. However, this is not always the case. Continue reading to find out why!

The Meaning of Octane

You see it every time you fuel up at the gas station—octane. What does it mean? Am I using the right one? Continue reading to find out what octane actually means and if you are using the right octane grade.

Synthetic Oil v. Conventional Oil

When you change your motor oil, whether at Jiffy Lube or in your garage, you have a choice between synthetic oil and conventional oil. Do you know the difference? What blend is better for your vehicle? Does it really matter? Continue reading to find out!

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:

Jiffy Lube Manual Transmission Service

Our Manual Transmission Service helps protect the working parts of your car’s manual transmission. The Jiffy Lube Manual Transmission service flushes out the old, depleted fluid and replaces it with new, manufacturer-recommended transmission fluid that provides better protection for your manual transmission system.