Winter Tips for Your Vehicle

Winter is almost upon us. Inclement, cold weather can put a serious damper on the vital parts of your vehicle. Here is a list of helpful ways to keep your vehicle in check this upcoming winter.

Vehicle Maintenance - The Basics

 

Vehicle maintenance is easy to neglect. Daily life gets busy and time seems to fly. By the time you know it, it’s been 5 months since your vehicle has seen any maintenance. If you struggle to keep up with your regular maintenance schedule, you are not alone. In a recent study done by the Car Care Council, 84 percent of vehicles on the road are in the need of service or parts.

Jiffy Lube salutes our Men and Women in uniform this Veterans Day. On Wednesday 11/11 from 8am-2pm, Veterans and Active Duty Military receive a free oil change at Twin Falls area Jiffy Lube locations!

Keep Your Vehicle Running For Years to Come

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.

Prepare Your Vehicle for Fall Weather

The summer is over 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.

Here are some tips for the perfect fall care for your vehicle:

How to Prevent a Summer Road Breakdown

Summer keeps chugging along and so does road trip season. No matter what your plans are this summer, no one wants to breakdown in the heat in a place far away from home. Follow these steps before any extended driving this summer in order to keep your vehicle on the road.

Getting the Most out of Road Trip MPG

Road trip season is upon us. Whether you’re visiting family, the mountains, the beach, a theme park, or some other adventure, costs can add up quickly. Before you embark on your next road trip, give the following road trip MPG tips a try. Maximizing your MPG will save you money at the pump, which in turn will give you more money to spend on fun activities.

What Oil is What?

The “Check Engine” light on your dashboard illuminates. You look up and realize you’ve passed the mileage on your oil change sticker. It’s time to visit your nearest Jiffy Lube for a Signature Service Oil Change. But you know when you get there they’ll ask you what oil you want, and because you’ve never really known the difference, you’ve always had conventional because it was the cheapest. So what is the difference?

There are four types of oils to choose from: Conventional, High Mileage, Synthetic Blend and Synthetic. Some vehicles require synthetic oil (BMWs, Audis and some Subarus, among others), so be sure to check if your vehicle has any requirements.

The “What Drives You?” scholarship program funded by Twin Falls Idaho Jiffy Lube owners has awarded $2,500 in scholarships to two Magic Valley high school students for the 2019-2020 school year. 

Natalya Doughty of Kimberly High School is the overall scholarship recipient and will receive a $1,500 scholarship award on behalf of Jiffy Lube. Abigail Leavitt of Jerome High School will be awarded $1,000 as runner-up.

Jiffy Lube will also donate $500 to the Magic Valley area high school with the most student applicants. For the 2019-2020 school year, Twin Falls High School submitted the most essays.

The “What Drives You?” scholarship program is open to all high school students in the Magic Valley area, regardless of test scores or grades.

Jiffy Lube’s local owners understand how important it is for communities to come together during this time. Jiffy Lube is now accepting essays for the 2020-2021 school year.

Congratulations to Natalya and Abigail! For more information about this scholarship program and to apply now for the 2020-2021 school year, visit www.yourturn2apply.com.

The “What Drives You?” scholarship program funded by East Idaho Jiffy Lube owners has awarded $3,500 in scholarships to two East Idaho high school students for the 2019-2020 school year. 

Alyssa Farnes of Thunder Ridge High School is the overall scholarship recipient and will receive a $2,500 scholarship award on behalf of Jiffy Lube. Caleb Chandler of Idaho Falls High School will be awarded $1,000 as runner-up.

Jiffy Lube will also donate $500 to the Eastern Idaho high school with the most student applicants. For the 2019-2020 school year, Rigby High School submitted the most essays.

The “What Drives You?” scholarship program is open to all high school students in Eastern Idaho (Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Ammon and Chubbuck), regardless of test scores or grades.

Jiffy Lube’s local owners understand how important it is for communities to come together during this time. Jiffy Lube is now accepting essays for the 2020-2021 school year.

Congratulations to Alyssa and Caleb! For more information about this scholarship program and to apply now for the 2020-2021 school year, visit www.yourturn2apply.com.

Jiffy Lube 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.

Your local Twin Falls Jiffy Lube owners are proud to offer the “What Drives You?” scholarship program! All Magic Valley/Greater Twin Falls area high school students are eligible to win a $1,500 scholarship. To apply, simply tell us “What Drives You?” in 500 words or less.

For more information about the program, visit www.twinfalls.jiffylube.com.

Deadline is March 16^th, 2020 for all Magic Valley/Greater Twin Falls area high school students!

Your local Eastern Idaho Jiffy Lube owners are proud to offer the “What Drives You?” scholarship program! All Eastern Idaho area (Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Ammon and Chubbuck) high school students are eligible to win a $2,500 scholarship. To apply, simply tell us “What Drives You?” in 500 words or less.

For more information about the program, visit www.easternidaho.jiffylube.com.

Deadline is March 16^th, 2020 for all Eastern Idaho area high school students!

When to Check Your Oil

One point we want to drive home to our readers is that motor oil truly is the lifeblood of your vehicle. Too many vehicle problems and breakdowns are caused by poor oil habits. One habit that we should all pick up is to check our oil every other time we get gas. Even in newer vehicles, your oil level is going to get low, it is just a matter of time. So, every other time you find yourself at the pump, just follow the following procedure for an accurate reading of your oil level.

A Clean Engine is an Efficient Engine

Most of us are more efficient throughout our day if we are showered, clean and ready to go. You vehicle is just like us. A clean car is a happy car: specifically the engine.

A dirty engine can significantly decrease the efficiency of your vehicle. A dirty engine runs hotter than a clean one, which puts a bigger strain on your vehicle. Also, if you periodically clean your engine, it will be easier to spot leaks and diagnose problems.

Here are some tips to keep your engine clean and your travels efficient: