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The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle

The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's…

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Automotive Detective Work in Wilsonville

There's a reason we use the word “diagnose” when we talk about fixing cars in Wilsonville. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems…

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The Lance's Superior Auto Guide to Caring for Your Transmission

Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Wilsonville drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Wilsonville. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher…

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Lance's Superior Auto Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2

Oregon service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Wilsonville drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Lance's…

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Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Wilsonville

A lot of people get custom wheels in Wilsonville. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You…

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Why Is My Check Engine Light On?

The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Wilsonville drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing,…

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Emergency Items for Wilsonville

Safe Oregon travel starts with preventive maintenance and good vehicle care at Lance's Superior Auto. But there are other things Wilsonville residents can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here's some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies,…

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Fuel System Cleaning at Lance's Superior Auto in Wilsonville for Better Performance

A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel…

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Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Wilsonville Drivers

Hello, Wilsonville residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Wilsonville…

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Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Wilsonville Motorists

Wilsonville residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel…

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