Problems with Suspension Solved at Star Lube & Tire of Baxter Springs in Baxter Springs
January 29, 2023
A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Baxter Springs drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle one that haul... More
What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
January 22, 2023
If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... More
Wheel Balancing at Star Lube & Tire of Baxter Springs
January 15, 2023
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Baxter Springs drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on KS roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the ... More
Winter Tires
January 8, 2023
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Baxter Springs driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in KS, winter tires differed from highway tires only in th... More
Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)
January 1, 2023
Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, wires, rotors, caps, distributor points, fuel and air filters changed periodically. There were mechanical adjustments of a vehicle's timing, dwell, spark gap and idle mixture, too. Unless you like to ... More