How Speed Affects 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.

Magic Valley High School Students Receive Scholarship Awards from Jiffy Lube

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 2018-2019 school year. 

Silas Almgren of Filer High School is the overall scholarship recipient and will receive a $1,500 scholarship award on behalf of Jiffy Lube. Ardice Fogelsong of Buhl High School will be awarded $1,000 as a runner-up.

The “What Drives You?” scholarship program is open to all high school students in the Magic Valley area.

Students are asked to submit a 500-word essay detailing what drives them now, as an opportunity to express their inner drive and ambitions.  Finalists are selected based on their essay submission. Finalists are then required to submit a short 1-2 minute video that expands on the essay they submitted and then the overall winner is selected.

Silas’s drive is to pursue, understand and create ideas that will have an influence on others’ lives through computer code. Ardice’s drive is to pursue a career in chemistry and help create new and innovative products.

The scholarships are open to all students currently enrolled in high school regardless of test scores or grades.  

Jerome and Minico High Schools will receive $250 each for submitting the most essays for the 2018-2019 school year as part of the Jiffy Lube “What Drives You?” Scholarship Program.

Scholarship money will go directly towards secondary education, in the form of college or other qualified technical or professional program chosen by each winning student.

If you are the parent of a high school student in the Magic Valley/Twin Falls area and would like more information about this scholarship program for the 2019-2020 school year, talk with your child’s teacher, high school counselor or visit https://twinfalls.jiffylube.com/

Avoiding Tire Problems Out on the Road

Tire problems can seriously dampen any plans of fun adventures. Here are a few tire tips to help keep you safe and on the road no matter where you are going.

Spring Cleaning for Your Vehicle

Winter is not your vehicle’s friend. The winter elements try their best to wear down your vehicle. That is why when spring rolls around, it is the perfect time to give your vehicle a good spring cleaning, both inside and out. Here are 5 ways to spring clean your vehicle and rid it of any lingering winter weather.

Yearly Maintenance Breakdown

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!

Dashboard Warning Lights: What Do They Mean? - Part II

Warning lights are normally a real downer. Nobody likes seeing a warning light turn on while driving. They can be a real headache to try to understand and diagnose. Here’s another quick guide to help walk you through the meaning for some of the most common warning lights and what you should do next to remedy the situation.

Check Engine Light

What it means: something in your vehicle’s system is not working properly. Common culprits are the gas cap, fuel or emission controls, or the ignition system.

Next steps: first tighten your gas cap. If the light remains on, seek professional help to help diagnose the source of your check engine light problem.

Dashboard Warning Lights: What Do They Mean?

Have you ever been driving and notice one of your dashboard warning lights turn on? What does it mean? What should you do next? Well, here’s a quick guide to help walk you through the meaning for some of the most common warning lights and what you should do next to remedy the situation.

Battery Warning Light

What it means: battery voltage is low and/or the charging system is not working properly.

Next steps: check the battery, battery terminals, and alternator belt. Seek professional help if needed.