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Need a New Battery? Call Lance's Superior Auto Today

Monday, 27 February 2017
    Hello Wilsonville drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do – 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Wilsonville, bits of the surface of the…

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Introduction to Diesels for Wilsonville, Oregon

Sunday, 19 February 2017
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Wilsonville, Oregon, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Oregon are surprised to learn that…

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

Sunday, 12 February 2017
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Lance's Superior Auto we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same…

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Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Lance's Superior Auto

Monday, 6 February 2017
Hello Wilsonville! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Oregon vehicles since 1964 and represents the first…

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Lance's Superior Auto Alternator Replacement Service in Wilsonville

Sunday, 29 January 2017
    Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that – it's all about the alternator.  Driving around Wilsonville is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering…

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Serpentine Belt Service at Lance's Superior Auto

Sunday, 22 January 2017
    Most Wilsonville folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Wilsonville market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school.…

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Differential Service at Lance's Superior Auto

Monday, 16 January 2017
    Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Wilsonville, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Lance's…

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How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Wilsonville

Sunday, 8 January 2017
    There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Wilsonville can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs…

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Should Wilsonville Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?

Monday, 2 January 2017
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Lance's Superior Auto tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule – but you take a second look at that “severe service” schedule and see…

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What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Wilsonville

Monday, 26 December 2016
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Wilsonville area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Wilsonville area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you…

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