Traveling with a Pet

Are you planning on traveling with a dog this year? Here are some vital tips to keep your dog and your vehicle safe on the road this season.

How to Test Your Motor Oil

Here’s a cool trick to visually test your oil to see if it still has more miles left in the tank or if it is need of a change.

First, make sure your vehicle has been parked for several hours and that the engine is cool. Next, pop your hood and pull the oil dipstick out. Then dab some of the oil from the dipstick and onto your index finger or thumb. Rub the oil between your index finger and thumb and make note of how it feels. If the oil feels dirty/gritty and the oil has a dark color, then it is probably time for an oil change. If the oil is smoother and is not as gritty, then you are still good to go. After you are finished testing, make sure to thoroughly wash off the oil from your fingers. As you are testing, don’t forget to check your oil level, make sure it is full and ready for driving action.

If your oil fails this test, then bring your vehicle over to your nearest Jiffy Lube Columbia for a quick Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change. No appointment and no worry, just pull on up and one of our certified technicians will take quality care of your vehicle.

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Jiffy Lube of Columbia is honoring Veterans and active duty military by offering 25% off all services at the seven Columbia Jiffy Lube locations, starting on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11 through Monday, November 12, 2018.

Veterans and active duty military may visit any Jiffy Lube location in the Columbia, South Carolina area on Sunday, November 11 - Monday, November 12, 2018 to receive 25% off all services.  Proof of military service will be required. 

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Fall Tips for Your Vehicle

The summer is over, the kids are back in school, 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.

Service Reminder: Signature Service Oil Change

With as much as you paid for your vehicle, you want to keep it on the road as long as possible. That's why we offer the Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change. It's more than an oil change, it's preventive maintenance to change, inspect, check/fill and clean essential components of your vehicle and help keep it all running smoothly. By taking care of your vehicle with a Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change, you’ll be getting the peace of mind that your vehicle will be with you for a long time.

The following is a list of all services performed during a Signature Service Oil Change:

Change:

a.      Oil with up to five quarts of quality motor oil

b.      Oil filter

Inspect key components:

c.      Brake fluid level

d.      Serpentine belts

e.      Wiper blades

f.       Antifreeze/coolant reservoir levels

g.      Engine air filtration system

h.      Exterior lights

i.       Chassis (lubricate when necessary)

Check/Fill:

j.       Tire Pressure

k.      Transmission/transaxle fluid

l.       Differential fluid

m.     Transfer case fluid

n.      Power Steering fluid

o.      Windshield washer fluid

p.      Battery water (excluding sealed batteries)

Clean:

q.      Exterior windows

r.       Vacuum interior floors

When you receive a Signature Service Oil Change, as a bonus, Jiffy Lube offers free top-offs on motor oil or all of the multiple vital fluids between service visits for up to 3,000 miles.

Visit a Jiffy Lube Columbia location today and let a Jiffy Lube technician give your vehicle the proper preventative care it needs to stay on the road and out of the shop.

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Service Reminder: Radiator Antifreeze/Coolant Service

The engine cooling system in your vehicle circulates antifreeze through the engine and radiator. The antifreeze is formulated to prevent corrosion inside the cooling system and helps to maintain optimal engine operating temperature regardless of outside conditions. Replacing the antifreeze at regular intervals can help prevent overheating, freezing and premature cooling-system corrosion.

Help Send a Child to MDA Summer Camp

Drive in to Jiffy Lube® for preventive maintenance and help send a child in your local community to MDA summer camp with a $3 donation. Make a donation between August 1 and August 31 to help those affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS and other related life-threatening diseases.

As a thank you, you'll receive a MUSCLE UP savings book containing more than $100 in savings.  Share this with friends and family to encourage local support! Visit columbiascjiffylube.com for locations. #MUSCLEUP


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Maximizing 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.

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.

The Meaning of Octane

You see it every time you fuel up at the gas station—octane. What does it mean? Are you using the right one? Continue reading to find out what octane actually means and if you are using the right octane grade.

More Spring Cleaning for your Vehicle

We are back with some more spring cleaning tips for your vehicle. Follow these last 6 steps on the spring cleaning checklist to get your vehicle ready to conquer the roads of spring.

Spring Cleaning for your Vehicle

Winter not only puts our patience to the test, it puts our vehicles to the test. Cold weather, snow, ice, road salt, and potholes are just some of the curveballs winter likes to throw at your car. Spring is a good time for a little spring cleaning for your vehicle. Here are a few tips to help spring your vehicle to a clean spring.

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:

Quality Fuel at the Gas Station

Your vehicle thrives on clean, quality fuel. If you are unfortunate enough to fill up your vehicle with dirty fuel or fuel that has not been mixed properly, your fuel filter can clog and your vehicle’s mpg and performance can take a nose dive. Here are some tips to help you always get the best out of your fuel.