Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
November 3, 2024
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Branson
June 2, 2024
There's a segment of the Branson area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomet... More
Star Lube Branson Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
March 10, 2024
MO service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Branson 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.Star Lube Branson fuel system cleaning: Over time, the vehicl... More
Let Star Lube Branson Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
January 21, 2024
Branson area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Branson drivers want to... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
January 14, 2024
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, MO folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do withou... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Branson
January 7, 2024
Every Branson car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So b... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Branson?
June 18, 2023
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Branson?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in MO approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airbags... More
Budget for Maintenance in Branson
May 7, 2023
Sometimes busy Branson residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around MO in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the amo... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
February 26, 2023
Recalls are pretty serious for Branson residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Branson residents still might want to know about. For these less serious cases, the vehicle manufacturer issues what is known as a Technical Service Bulletin or TS... More
Star Lube Branson: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
January 22, 2023
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 Branson streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas tha... More