Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
October 27, 2024
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... More
A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)
October 20, 2024
A clean connection is a wonderful thing. Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for your vehicles battery, and one secret to that is to make sure its periodically cleaned. If its been a w... More
A Stitch in Time at Star Lube Branson
September 8, 2024
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
July 14, 2024
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
The Star Lube Branson Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
June 16, 2024
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
MO: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
June 9, 2024
MO residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what is a g... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
January 1, 2024
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More
Automotive Tips from Star Lube Branson: Battery Testing
December 24, 2023
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Star Lube Branson when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Branson drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a ... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
September 17, 2023
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
September 3, 2023
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Branson, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive a... More