
Power Steering Service in Baxter Springs
January 28, 2024
Most Baxter Springs drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power... More

Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
January 21, 2024
After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking has had a thorough inspection? And is it roadworthy for several days on the highway? Time to schedule a... More

Getting New Tires in Baxter Springs?
January 14, 2024
There are so many tire choices in the Baxter Springs area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Baxter Springs area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk w... More

Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Star Lube & Tire of Baxter Springs in Baxter Springs
January 7, 2024
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More

Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
January 1, 2024
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More