Maintenance
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Neosho drivers want t...
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Posted in Maintenance
on April 17, 2022
Many Neosho car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filt...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 27, 2022
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Neosho. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Speci...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 28, 2021
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Neosho Bigfo...
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Posted in Maintenance
on September 13, 2020
All Neosho service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles.The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant thro...
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Posted in Maintenance
on August 09, 2020
A generation ago, Neosho drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Neosho shop every year or two for repairs seemed...
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Posted in Maintenance
on July 05, 2020
If you're reading this article in Neosho, Missouri, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Pro-Lube Tire and Auto Center tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional s...
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Posted in Maintenance
on May 17, 2020
Missouri service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Neosho drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Pro-Lube Tire and Auto Center fuel system cleaning: Over...
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Posted in Maintenance
on May 10, 2020
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Neosho streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 15, 2020
A lot of Neosho drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of autom...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 12, 2020
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