Lance's Superior Auto

Serving Wilsonville
For Over 30 Years

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

503-682-8522

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Causes of Wheel Misalignment

Friday, 27 November 2015
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Wilsonville drivers often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like a major crash,…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Air Conditioning Inspection

Tuesday, 24 November 2015
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Wilsonville require leaks to be repaired…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Serpentine Belt System Wear

Friday, 13 November 2015
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Wilsonville drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesn’t…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem

Friday, 6 November 2015
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Wilsonville. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Wilsonville drivers…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Timing Belt Overview

Wednesday, 4 November 2015
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: When to Replace a Damaged Tire

Friday, 23 October 2015
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Wilsonville drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired.…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades

Friday, 16 October 2015
There are several important factors that go into how often Wilsonville drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out – especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether it’s…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Serpentine Belt Overview

Wednesday, 7 October 2015
The technicians at Lance's Superior Auto know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

Thursday, 1 October 2015
When Wilsonville drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control,…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Tire Replacement Overview

Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Wilsonville drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer – especially…

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