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Lance's Superior Auto Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle

Monday, 7 March 2016
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Wilsonville residents to always use the proper type of fluid…

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Winter Tires

Sunday, 28 February 2016
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Wilsonville driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Oregon, winter…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Brake Noise

Thursday, 10 December 2015
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Wilsonville. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won’t stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Battery Testing

Thursday, 3 December 2015
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Lance's Superior Auto when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Wilsonville drivers and it’s tempting…

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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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