
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Baxter Springs
March 31, 2024
A lot of people get custom wheels in Baxter Springs. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Star Lub... More

The Star Lube & Tire of Baxter Springs Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
March 24, 2024
The automotive professionals at Star Lube & Tire of Baxter Springs would like to give Baxter Springs drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are beco... More

Battery Basics for Baxter Springs
March 17, 2024
It's important for Baxter Springs drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold KS weather. Most Baxter Springs area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engin... More

Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)
March 10, 2024
If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it. Mobil's oil was different from conventional motor oil because it was first broken down to its basic molecules. Then, Mobil removed additional imp... More

Fuel System Cleaning at Star Lube & Tire of Baxter Springs in Baxter Springs for Better Performance
March 3, 2024
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More