Archives for Jun 2024
How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)
June 30, 2024
There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature. You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either. Let's take a quick dive under the hood to let you know what the radiator is doing. It takes the he... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Star Lube & Tire of Baxter Springs
June 23, 2024
Many Baxter Springs car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty ... More
Catalytic Converter Replacement
June 16, 2024
Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planets air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. Its in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust, so they dont get spewed ou... More
Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Star Lube & Tire of Baxter Springs
June 9, 2024
A lot of us Baxter Springs drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for KS motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thous... More
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
June 2, 2024
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More