Have you ever experienced that sinking feeling when you get in your car, slip the key into the ignition, turn the key, and then nothing happens. No noise, no lights, and no ignition. Your battery was dead. We are all only human. Sometimes we leave the headlights on and sometimes we leave the dome light on. Accidents happen. But, when you are faced with a dead battery, it is best to be prepared so you can be back on your merry way with only a small inconvenience.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Temperature Change and Tire Inflation
Autumn is a time of change. More specifically, autumn temperatures rise
and fall pretty rapidly. As we go from summer to winter, fall temperatures
undergo some pretty severe drops. There are many things to watch out for when
temperatures change. Today we are going to talk about how temperatures affect
tire inflation.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Tips to Combat Overheating While Driving
A car overheating is always a scary sight, especially while on a road
trip. Most cars do not overheat very often so when they do overheat, they can
cause quite the shock to the system. If you notice your temperature gauge
rising while you are driving, it is best to know all the tips and tricks to
help get the temperature gauge out of the red and back to normal. Here are some
tips and tricks to do just that: combat overheating.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Jiffy Lube Salutes our Men and Women in Uniform on Veterans Day
Bay Area Jiffy Lube Salutes our men and women in uniform on Veterans Day! As our way of saying thank you for your service to our country, veterans and active military personnel can visit a participating Bay Area Jiffy Lube location on Tuesday, November 11th and receive a free Signature Service® Oil Change. Click on the flyer below for additional details and participating locations.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Fall Car Care: Clean Your Battery
Summer weather likes to wreak havoc on all the parts under your hood. One
part that often gets neglected, but takes just as much summer punishment, is
your battery. Hot weather is tougher on your battery than cold weather. That is
why when summer ends and Fall starts, it is imperative to clean your battery.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Fall Car Care: Brakes
Monday, October 6, 2014
Fall Car Care: Oil and Oil Filter
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Fall Car Care: Coolant and Radiator
Summer weather is hot, but your vehicle still gets even hotter. The
amount of heat produced under your hood during the summer is enough to fry an
egg! Therefore, it is paramount to check your cooling system at the beginning
of fall to make sure your vehicle made it through the hot summer unscathed.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Summer Car Care: Tires
Friday, August 29, 2014
Summer Car Care: Wiper Blades
Summer heat is rough on everything. From us, to our pets, and even to our
vehicles. One item on your vehicle that is often forgotten during the summer is
your wiper blades. Therefore, next up on our summer car care series list: wiper
blades.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Summer Car Care: A/C Service
Summer weather adds extra stress and strain to your vehicle. The Bay Area Jiffy Lube blog has been highlighting summer car care tips to help get
you through the vigors of summer. Next up on our list: keep your A/C running
cool.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Summer Car Care: Air Filter
The summer heat mixed with added driving is a recipe for extra strain on
your vehicle. The Bay Area Jiffy Lube blog has been highlighting summer car care
tips to help you battle this extra stress on your vehicle. Next up on our list:
check your air filter to make sure your vehicle can breathe this summer.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Summer Car Care: Belts & Hoses
Bay Area Jiffy Lube is back with another installment of Summer Car Care
tips to help get you through summer. Next up on our list: Belts & Hoses.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Summer Car Care: Summer Items
Summer is here, which means temperatures will continue to rise and so
will the stress on your vehicle. Bay Area Jiffy Lube has your back this summer
and is here to help get you and your car through the upcoming hot summer days.
Over the next few weeks, this blog will be highlighting summer car care tips to
help get you through summer. First up on our list: vital items to keep in your
vehicle this summer.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Check Engine Light: Part II
CarMD recently listed the most common “check engine light”
repairs for 2013. According to the list, here’s one repair that Bay Area Jiffy Lube can help you with:
Friday, July 11, 2014
Check Engine Light
Car repairs are getting more and more expensive. That is why
regular preventative maintenance is more vital than ever in the quest to keep
your dollars in your wallet and out of the mechanics pocket. A helpful tool in
a vehicle owner’s bag of tricks is the check engine light. Equally annoying and
helpful, the check engine light serves as a warning that something in your
vehicle needs help. Even though tracking down the root cause of a check engine
light can easily turn into a grand adventure, ignoring the check engine light
can be costly.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Keep Your Vehicle Running Strong: Cooling System
There are plenty of moving parts in your vehicle. They all
work together in order to get you where you need to go. It just so happens that
the most vital moving parts in your vehicle also need help cooling off. That is
right, your engine needs a little help from its friend the cooling system. This
is why proper maintenance to your vehicle’s cooling system is a vital step in
keeping your vehicle running strong.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Keep Your Vehicle Running Strong: Transmission & Differential
Some aspects to vehicle maintenance are harder to remember
than others. They can go longer between maintenance and can easily be
forgotten. However, if they go neglected for too long, they will significantly
damage your vehicle and make you spend a lot more money on repairs than simple
maintenance would have cost. Here’s a couple vital components in your vehicle
that need maintenance that people often forget about.
Friday, June 6, 2014
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.
Here’s a few tips to keep your vehicle running strong for
years to come:
Friday, May 23, 2014
How to Keep Your Vehicle Looking Great for Years to Come
Friday, May 9, 2014
More Spring Cleaning for your Vehicle
Friday, May 2, 2014
Spring Cleaning for your Vehicle
Friday, April 25, 2014
Vehicle Tips: Hose Check
It does not matter if you have a car, a truck, a van, or an
SUV, they are all finely tuned machines. In order to keep them running
properly, they require regular vehicle maintenance, repairs from time-to-time,
and just regular day-to-day upkeep. Here’s another vehicle tip to help you keep
your car running on the road, and not broken down on the side of the road. Avoid
the hose hassle.
Friday, April 18, 2014
Vehicle Tips: Lighten Your Load
The life of your vehicle largely depends on both how you
treat your vehicle and keeping up on your vehicle’s regular maintenance
schedule. Bay Area Jiffy Lube has you covered in the vehicle maintenance
department, so here’s a tip on how to help treat your vehicle better. Lighten
your vehicle’s load.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Vehicle Tips: Tire Caps
Here at Bay Area Jiffy Lube, we not only want to provide
your vehicle with the proper preventative maintenance it deserves, we want to
provide you with vehicle maintenance tips you can utilize during your
day-to-day life. First up, we have a cool tip for you about tire valve caps and
why they are important.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Vehicle Tips: Tire Moisture
Here at Bay Area Jiffy Lube, we not only want to provide your
vehicle with the proper preventative maintenance it deserves, we want to
provide you with vehicle maintenance tips you can utilize during your
day-to-day life. First up, we have a cool tip for you about filling your tires
up with air.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Quality Fuel at the Gas Station
Your vehicle thrives on clean,
quality fuel. If you are unfortunate enough to fill up your vehicle with dirty
fuel or fuel that has not been mixed properly, your fuel filter can clog and
your vehicle’s mpg and performance can take a nose dive. Here are some tips to
help you always get the best out of your fuel.
Friday, February 21, 2014
The Keys to Filter Maintenance
Filters are vital to the
overall performance of your vehicle. Regular maintenance of your vehicle’s
filters is also the key to keeping your vehicle on the road and not broken down
on the side of the road. The following is a breakdown of essential filters and
their corresponding maintenance tips.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
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.
Friday, January 17, 2014
A Clean Engine is an Efficient Engine
Most of us are more efficient
throughout our day if we are showered, clean and ready to go. You vehicle is
just like us. A clean car is a happy car: specifically the engine.
A dirty engine can
significantly decrease the efficiency of your vehicle. A dirty engine runs
hotter than a clean one, which puts a bigger strain on your vehicle. Also, if
you periodically clean your engine, it will be easier to spot leaks and
diagnose problems.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Simple Tips to Help Stave Off Repairs
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