Jiffy Lube salutes our Men and Women in uniform this Veterans Day. On Monday 11/11, Veterans and Active Duty Military receive 25% off all services at Jiffy Lube!

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Fall Weather and Tire Pressure

Autumn is a time of change. More specifically, autumn temperatures rise and fall pretty rapidly. As we go from summer to winter, fall temperatures undergo some pretty severe drops. There are many things to watch out for when temperatures change. Today we are going to talk about how temperatures affect tire inflation.

It’s the Perfect Time for Fall Car Care

Fall is here! This time of year can be exciting and stressful. To relieve some of the pressure as fall weather starts to pick up, here are some things you can do to maintain your vehicle and eliminate any unwanted worry.

Taking Care of Your Vehicle Before and After Summer Fun

Summer is in full swing and the weather is hot. Summer road trips are some of the best trips, but that means wear and tear on your car. In order to make sure your car is ready for the next summer adventure, here are some tips to help maintain your vehicle as best as possible.

Summer Wiper Blade Tips

Have you ever been caught in the rain only to find out your wipers do not work properly? Your windshield turns into a streaky puddle and you can’t see a thing. Take a few easy steps in order to make sure you can see out your windshield when those showers strike. The following are a few easy suggestions on how to keep your wipers working:

How Speed Affects MPG on Your Road Trip

Road trips are an American classic. However, rising gas prices can put a burden on your wallet. Here are a few easy tips to help you save money on your next trip.

We have all heard that driving fast on the freeway lowers your mpg. According to consumer reports, we now have an idea of how much money we are losing by driving fast: you can lose up to 14 mpg.

Avoiding Tire Problems Out on the Road

Tire problems can seriously dampen any plans of fun adventures. Here are a few tire tips to help keep you safe and on the road no matter where you are going.

Yearly Maintenance Breakdown

Let’s face it, life gets busy. It is hard not to get stuck in the fastlane in this busy life of ours. For that reason, it is an incredible help to have reminders and easy charts to view to help us remember to take care of the vital things in our life. That is why we’re posting an easy to see maintenance checklist for your vehicle. When life gets crazy, things like your vehicle take a backseat and necessary maintenance can get pushed back. Well, here’s a handy maintenance timeline to show you what on your vehicle needs to be checked or changed and at what time-frame. Let’s get to it!

Dashboard Warning Lights: What Do They Mean? - Part II

Warning lights are normally a real downer. Nobody likes seeing a warning light turn on while driving. They can be a real headache to try to understand and diagnose. Here’s another quick guide to help walk you through the meaning for some of the most common warning lights and what you should do next to remedy the situation.

Check Engine Light

What it means: something in your vehicle’s system is not working properly. Common culprits are the gas cap, fuel or emission controls, or the ignition system.

Next steps: first tighten your gas cap. If the light remains on, seek professional help to help diagnose the source of your check engine light problem.

Dashboard Warning Lights: What Do They Mean?

Have you ever been driving and notice one of your dashboard warning lights turn on? What does it mean? What should you do next? Well, here’s a quick guide to help walk you through the meaning for some of the most common warning lights and what you should do next to remedy the situation.

Battery Warning Light

What it means: battery voltage is low and/or the charging system is not working properly.

Next steps: check the battery, battery terminals, and alternator belt. Seek professional help if needed.

Make Your Battery Last

With all the technology and gadgets manufacturers add to cars nowadays, there is one vital part that keeps everything running: the battery. Without the car battery, a car wouldn’t work. From lights to spark plugs, everything is depending on the battery to give them the power to perform properly. Maximizing the life of your car battery helps both the health of your vehicle and your wallet. Here are the biggest factors that hurt the life of your battery.

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.