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Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Lance's Superior Auto?

    Today's Lance's Superior Auto article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Wilsonville drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Oregon who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere…

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Coolant Service at Lance's Superior Auto

    Wilsonville residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Oregon temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot,…

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Lance's Superior Auto Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles

    Hello Oregon! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy.…

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The Lance's Superior Auto Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil

A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Wilsonville area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance…

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What You Need to Know from Your Lance's Superior Auto Service Advisor

    Wilsonville drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowledge. They don't want to make the service technician…

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Tire Tread Depth for Wilsonville, Oregon Drivers

    Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Rotor Problems

The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Wilsonville.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves…

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Professional Fuel System Cleaning

  Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need…

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PCV Valve: What Is It?

Most Wilsonville drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or…

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How Does Lance's Superior Auto Know What to Recommend?

When you drop your vehicle off at Lance's Superior Auto in Wilsonville, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Lance's Superior Auto professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. First…

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