Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
October 6, 2024
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
Steering You Right (Power Steering Fluid Service)
September 29, 2024
Its important for safe driving that two of the most important systems in your vehicle work right. One is the brakes. The other is the steering. Nearly all vehicles on the road have some sort of power steering that allows you to direct a very heavy machine with little effort. There are two ty... More
Star Lube of Grove Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Grove
September 22, 2024
Let's talk about something critical for all Grove drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps your... More
Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
September 15, 2024
After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking has had a thorough inspection? And is it roadworthy for several days on the highway? Time to schedule a... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
September 8, 2024
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More
Automotive Tips from Star Lube of Grove: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
September 1, 2024
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Grove.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing belt ... More
A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)
August 25, 2024
As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad. But there's one more component to keep an especially sharp eye on during winter: your alternator. T... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
August 18, 2024
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Grove car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Grove, Oklahoma, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manu... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Grove Ride
August 11, 2024
It seems like everywhere you go in the Grove area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Oklahoma auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do y... More
The Last Gas (Fuel Pump Replacement).
August 4, 2024
You're heading down the road and you notice your vehicle is sputtering, like it's running out of gas. But the gauge show's it's still got a quarter of a tank. So what gives? It could be that your fuel pump is failing, meaning your engine is not getting enough gas to run properly. While fuel pu... More