Winter Tips for Your Vehicle

Winter is almost upon us. Inclement, cold weather can put a serious damper on the vital parts of your vehicle. Here is a list of helpful ways to keep your vehicle in check this upcoming winter.

Do More™. Two simple words, one powerful rallying cry. At Jiffy Lube, we drive to Do More in our local communities by helping those who help others. Through this cause, we are honoring volunteers who use their vehicles to make a difference, whether it is driving a cancer patient to the hospital for treatment or delivering a hot meal to a family in need. By providing these volunteers with a year’s worth of vehicle maintenance services, Jiffy Lube can help keep them on the road so they can continue to Do More.

We are proud to celebrate a local Utah hero, Jan McConnell and her work with ShelterKid’s Milestone Transitional Living Program which provides housing for young adults as they transition to living independently

ShelterKids is dedicated to assisting young victims of abuse, neglect, or foster care disruption. With the help of donations, ShelterKids provide emergency residential care, temporary housing, counseling and preventative services to help kids transition into a more stable living situation.

Vehicle Maintenance - The Basics

 

Vehicle maintenance is easy to neglect. Daily life gets busy and time seems to fly. By the time you know it, it’s been 5 months since your vehicle has seen any maintenance. If you struggle to keep up with your regular maintenance schedule, you are not alone. In a recent study done by the Car Care Council, 84 percent of vehicles on the road are in the need of service or parts.

Jiffy Lube salutes our Men and Women in uniform this Veterans Day. On Wednesday 11/11, Veterans and Active Duty Military receive a free oil change at participating Utah Jiffy Lube locations!

Keep Your Vehicle Running For Years to Come

We all know that person that has had the same car for 20 years and it just keeps chugging along. Well, what’s the secret? Why do some cars seemingly last forever while others can barely make it a few years? The answer is simple: regular, preventative maintenance. There are no miracle cures, just dedication to keeping your vehicle clean and lubricated. There is no time off from maintenance.

Prepare Your Vehicle for Fall Weather

The summer is over and the evenings are getting colder and colder. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of a change in seasons and prepare your vehicle for the rest of fall and the upcoming winter season.

Here are some tips for the perfect fall care for your vehicle:

How to Prevent a Summer Road Breakdown

Summer keeps chugging along and so does road trip season. No matter what your plans are this summer, no one wants to breakdown in the heat in a place far away from home. Follow these steps before any extended driving this summer in order to keep your vehicle on the road.

Getting the Most out of Road Trip MPG

Road trip season is upon us. Whether you’re visiting family, the mountains, the beach, a theme park, or some other adventure, costs can add up quickly. Before you embark on your next road trip, give the following road trip MPG tips a try. Maximizing your MPG will save you money at the pump, which in turn will give you more money to spend on fun activities.

What Oil is What?

The “Check Engine” light on your dashboard illuminates. You look up and realize you’ve passed the mileage on your oil change sticker. It’s time to visit your nearest Jiffy Lube for a Signature Service Oil Change. But you know when you get there they’ll ask you what oil you want, and because you’ve never really known the difference, you’ve always had conventional because it was the cheapest. So what is the difference?

There are four types of oils to choose from: Conventional, High Mileage, Synthetic Blend and Synthetic. Some vehicles require synthetic oil (BMWs, Audis and some Subarus, among others), so be sure to check if your vehicle has any requirements.

The “What Drives You?” scholarship program funded by Utah Jiffy Lube owners has awarded $19,000 in scholarship money to six Utah high school students for the 2019-2020 school year. 

Taylor Fang of Logan High School is the overall scholarship recipient in the Teen Driver category and will receive a $6,500 scholarship award on behalf of Jiffy Lube.  Isabelle Barlow of Bountiful High and Amelia Nelson of Brighton High will each be awarded $1,500 as finalists in the Teen Driver category, which includes all high school students of driving age.

In the Driver’s Ed student category, Matthew Argyle of Timpview High School is the overall scholarship recipient and will receive a $6,500 scholarship award on behalf of Jiffy Lube.  Madeline Laypath of Layton High and Tristen Sorenson of Box Elder High will each be awarded $1,500 as finalists in the Driver’s Ed category.

The “What Drives You?” scholarship program is open to all Teen Drivers and Driver’s Ed students in Utah, regardless of test scores or grades.

Jiffy Lube’s local owners understand how important it is for communities to come together during this time. Jiffy Lube is now accepting essays for the 2020-2021 school year, and has added an additional $1,500 scholarship award to the Teen Driver category as an added incentive and support for students.

Congratulations to all our Utah winners! For more information about this scholarship program and to apply now for the 2020-2021 school year, visit www.jiffylubeutah.com.

Jiffy Lube Fuel System Cleaning Service

Our Fuel System Cleaning Service will help dislodge and remove deposits of dirt and varnish on intake valves and cylinder heads—the very places you need to keep clean in your fuel system. The end result is a cleaner fuel system.

Every time a vehicle’s driver presses the gas pedal, they are controlling how much fuel and air the engine takes in. The pedal tells the throttle valve how much air to let in and the computer tells the fuel system how much fuel to deliver. These calculated amounts of air and fuel are typically mixed together before being sucked into the combustion chamber of an engine cylinder. There the spark plug ignites the mixture, producing the controlled burn that powers the vehicle.

Your local Utah Jiffy Lube owners are proud to offer the “What Drives You?” scholarship program! All Utah high school students are eligible to win a $6,500 scholarship. To apply, simply tell us “What Drives You?” in 500 words or less.

For more information about the program, visit www.jiffylubeutah.com.

Deadline is March 16^th, 2020 for Teen Drivers and April 20^th, 2020 for students enrolled in Driver’s Ed.

When to Check Your Oil

One point we want to drive home to our readers is that motor oil truly is the lifeblood of your vehicle. Too many vehicle problems and breakdowns are caused by poor oil habits. One habit that we should all pick up is to check our oil every other time we get gas. Even in newer vehicles, your oil level is going to get low, it is just a matter of time. So, every other time you find yourself at the pump, just follow the following procedure for an accurate reading of your oil level.

How to Successfully Jump a Car

Have you ever experienced that sinking feeling when you get in your car, slip the key into the ignition, turn the key, and then nothing happens. No noise, no lights, and no ignition. Your battery was dead. We are all only human. Sometimes we leave the headlights on and sometimes we leave the dome light on. Accidents happen. But, when you are faced with a dead battery, it is best to be prepared so you can be back on your merry way with only a small inconvenience.

The next time you unfortunately encounter a dead battery, follow these steps to get back on the road: