Tire Blowout Prevention

Summer is slowly winding down, but there is always time for some fun in the Bay Area. However, 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 through the end of summer and beyond.

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!

Summer Checklist for Your Vehicle

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

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.

3 Driving Tips for Better Gas Mileage

Gas in the bay area is expensive and there’s no way around it. The best way to fight gas prices is to maximize your gas mileage. Here are three ways to dramatically increase your gas mileage for free by just changing a few driving habits.

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!

Summer Tips: Clean & Replace Wiper Blades

Even drivers in the Bay Area need to make sure their wipers are ready to work properly. Take a few easy steps in order to make sure you can clean your windshield on the road, whether due to dirt, bugs or a summer rain shower. 

The following are a few easy suggestions on how to keep your wipers working: