Tire Cap Tips

Jiffy Lube Idaho here with another vehicle maintenance tip you can utilize during your day-to-day life. This handy tip is about tire valve stem caps and why they are important.

Filter Tips for Your Vehicle

Filters are vital to the overall performance of your vehicle. Regular maintenance of your vehicle’s filters is also the key to keeping your vehicle on the road and not broken down on the side of the road. The following is a breakdown of essential filters and their corresponding maintenance tips.

Holiday Trip Checklist

The Holidays are upon us. The Holidays are a time for family, friends, and fun, which also means an increase in travel. Before you start any Holiday road trip, even a short one, follow this 10 minute vehicle checkup guide to make sure your vehicle is ready to tackle the road. There is nothing worse than running into car problems during the holidays.

Importance of Your Oil and Oil Filter

Did you know that keeping your oil clean is the most vital step you can take in order to keep your engine healthy? In addition to changing your oil and oil filter regularly, it is important to check your oil level with the dipstick every time you fill up with gas. Driving your vehicle when the oil level is low deprives your engine of the critical lubrication it needs and can cause severe engine problems. Make sure to keep your oil level full to maximize the life of your vehicle.

Hose Maintenance Tips

It does not matter if you have a car, a truck, a van, or an SUV, they are all finely tuned machines. In order to keep them running properly, they require regular vehicle maintenance, repairs from time-to-time, and just regular day-to-day upkeep. Here’s another vehicle tip to help you keep your car running on the road, and not broken down on the side of the road. Avoid the hose hassle.

Fall Wiper Blade Maintenance

The long, hot days of summer have probably done a number on your wiper blades. Fall is the perfect time to inspect your wiper blades and make sure they are ready for the upcoming months.

Vital Fall Maintenance Tips

The summer is over, the kids are back in school, and the evenings are getting colder and colder. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of a change in seasons and prepare your vehicle for the rest of fall and the upcoming winter season.

Cleaning Your Fuel System

The end of summer is the perfect time to give your fuel system a little extra care. The excess heat and extra driving time during the summer combine to put extra stress on your system. Combine that with the fact that the quality of gas in the summer decreases and all of these summer time factors lead to a dirty fuel system. But, don’t worry, a clean fuel system is just one step away.

Back to School Car Care Tips

When summer is winding down and school is about to start up, it is important to take a few steps in order to make sure your car is prepared for the back-to-school daily grind. There are two easy steps that ensure your car stays on the road and not on the side of the road.

Summer Coolant Tips

Long, hot summer days put added stress on your vehicle, especially your vehicle’s cooling system. That is why it is vital to check your vehicle’s coolant level often during the summer.

Tire Tips for the Summer

Simple tire maintenance can both increase the life of your tires and optimize your gas mileage. Driving with over or under inflated tires can weaken your tires, cause uneven wear and impact your gas mileage. Here are a few simple tasks you can do in order to optimize the life of your tires and keep you safe on the road.

Summer Wiper Blade Warning

Have you ever been caught in a summer shower only to find out your wipers do not work properly? Your windshield turns into a streaky puddle and you can’t see a thing.
Take a few easy steps in order to make sure you can see out your windshield when those nasty summer showers strike. The following are a few easy suggestions on how to keep your wipers working:

Air Filter Maintenance Tips for Summer

Your vehicle needs to breathe. An engine air filter makes it possible for your engine to receive the flow of clean air it needs in order to run properly. However, the air outside is not clean. Over time, your air filter will become dirty or clogged. When this happens, the airflow to your engine slows down. Your engine will struggle to breathe. This decreases the performance of your engine and lowers your vehicles efficiency by up to 14 percent.

How to Prevent a Tire Blowout on the Road

It’s the middle of road trip season. Tire problems can seriously dampen your summer fun. Here are a few tire tips to keep you safe and on the road during these longs, summer days.

How to Maximize MPG on Your Road Trip

Road trips are an American classic. However, rising gas prices can put a burden on your wallet. Here are a few easy tips to help you save money on your next trip.

Vital Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Vehicle Running Strong

We all know that person that has had the same car for 20 years and it just keeps chugging along. Well, what’s the secret? Why do some cars seemingly last forever while others can barely make it a few years? The answer is simple: regular, preventative maintenance. There are no miracle cures, just dedication to keeping your vehicle clean and lubricated. There is no time off from maintenance.

Here’s a few tips to keep your vehicle running strong for years to come:

Vehicle Maintenance: Spring Cleaning Part 2

Winter can really do a number on your vehicle. So, we are back with some more spring cleaning tips for your vehicle. Follow these last 6 steps on the spring cleaning checklist to get your vehicle ready to conquer the roads of spring.

Vehicle Maintenance: Spring Cleaning Part 1

Winter not only puts our patience to the test, it puts our vehicles to the test. Cold weather, snow, ice, road salt, and potholes are just some of the curveballs winter likes to throw at your car. Now that spring has finally sprung, it is a good time for a little spring cleaning for your vehicle. Here are a few tips to help spring your vehicle to a clean spring.

The Maintenance Checklist

Let’s face it, life gets busy. It is hard not to get stuck in the Fastlane in this busy life of ours. For that reason, it is an incredible help to have reminders and easy charts to view to help us remember to take care of the vital things in our life. That is why we’re posting an easy to see maintenance checklist for your vehicle. When life gets crazy, things like your vehicle take a backseat and necessary maintenance can get pushed back. Well, here’s a handy maintenance timeline to show you what on your vehicle needs to be checked or changed and at what time-frame. Let’s get to it!

Maintenance Reminder: Tire Rotation Service

Do you need to rotate your tires? Stop by Jiffy Lube and get it done fast. Continue reading for a reminder as to why rotating your tires is important to the life of your tires.

Maintenance Reminder: Differential Service

The Jiffy Lube Differential Service replaces the old, depleted fluid with new, manufacturer-recommended fluid that provides better protection for this important mechanical system. But, what exactly is this important mechanical system? Continue reading to find out.

Maintenance Reminder: Engine Air Filter Service

Want to improve your gas mileage? Then it's time to change your air filter. Jiffy Lube Idaho is here to help you increase your MPG.

Every time a vehicle's driver presses the gas pedal, they are controlling how much air and fuel enters the engine. The Engine Air Filtration system aids in filtering the air's contaminants and helps to ensure the correct air/fuel mixture.

Maintenance Reminder: Serpentine Belt Replacement

The serpentine belt is the key that keeps your car running. The belt transfers the power from your engine to other vital components of your car, including the alternator, water pump, power steering pump and the air conditioner compressor. Over time, the serpentine belt becomes worn, cracked and can break and fall off while you are driving. If this happens, your car will only continue to work for a few minutes before it breaks down. Make sure to have your serpentine belt checked and replaced regularly to keep your car on the road, not on the side of the road.

Maintenance Reminder: Fuel System Cleaning Service

Our Fuel System Cleaning Service will help dislodge and remove deposits of dirt and varnish on intake valves and cylinder heads—the very places you need to keep clean in your fuel system. The end result is a cleaner fuel system.

Every time a vehicle’s driver presses the gas pedal, they are controlling how much fuel and air the engine takes in. The pedal tells the throttle valve how much air to let in and the computer tells the fuel system how much fuel to deliver. These calculated amounts of air and fuel are typically mixed together before being sucked into the combustion chamber of an engine cylinder. There the spark plug ignites the mixture, producing the controlled burn that powers the vehicle.