Lance's Superior Auto

Serving Wilsonville
For Over 30 Years

30775 SW Boones Ferry Rd. Suite D Wilsonville, OR 97070

503-682-8522

Auto Blog

Topic: Maintenance


The Importance of Wilsonville Drivers Following Service Intervals

Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Today in our Lance's Superior Auto blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Wilsonville with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular…

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Serpentine Belt Service at Lance's Superior Auto in Wilsonville

Friday, 5 October 2012
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery.…

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Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Lance's Superior Auto

Tuesday, 21 August 2012
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Oregon news. Wilsonville people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Wilsonville motorists had so-called clunkers…

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Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Wilsonville

Tuesday, 24 July 2012
There's a segment of the Wilsonville area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last…

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Lance's Superior Auto Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

Tuesday, 17 July 2012
All Wilsonville service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water…

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The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Wilsonville Drivers

Thursday, 21 June 2012
    People in Wilsonville have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the…

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Lance's Superior Auto and the Maintenance Mindset

Wednesday, 16 May 2012
When it comes to their vehicles, some Wilsonville residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Wilsonville drivers generally accept that many…

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Keeping Your Car Young in Wilsonville

Tuesday, 13 March 2012
As Wilsonville consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Oregon, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents…

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Gas Savings in Wilsonville: Sharpen Your Pencil

Friday, 9 March 2012
High gas prices in Wilsonville increase the cost of living for Oregon drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Wilsonville vehicle owners…

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Synthetic Oil for Wilsonville Autos

Thursday, 9 February 2012
If you are a driver in Wilsonville and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't…

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