I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Alberta
Thursday 15th of September 2022About 90% of our driving decisions in the Alberta area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Alberta drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not beingRead more...
Severe Service Requirements
Thursday 15th of September 2022
A lot of Alberta drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automotive pRead more...
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Alberta
Monday 29th of August 2022
The hottest Okotoks news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Alberta. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Alberta can do Read more...
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
Thursday 25th of August 2022If you've ever been driving around Alberta and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distractRead more...
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
Tuesday 26th of July 2022If you've ever been driving around Alberta and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distractRead more...
Fall and Spring Inspection at Lube Town
Wednesday 29th of June 2022Good vehicle care for us Alberta residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up on any services due. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changeRead more...
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
Monday 30th of May 2022At Lube Town we've had a lot of Alberta customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Calgary/Okotoks. The median age of personal veRead more...
Fall and Spring Inspection at Lube Town
Monday 21st of March 2022Good vehicle care for us Alberta residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changeRead more...
Lube Town Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
Tuesday 1st of February 2022
Our service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Alberta 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 thRead more...
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
Tuesday 18th of January 2022If you've ever been driving around Alberta and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distractRead more...
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
Monday 3rd of January 2022If you've ever been driving around Alberta and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distractRead more...
Keep Your Alberta Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
Monday 13th of September 2021
Hey Alberta - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter Read more...
The Maintenance Free Myth
Tuesday 24th of August 2021
Sometimes we hear people in Alberta say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materialsRead more...
Maintenance on My Mind
Tuesday 20th of July 2021Ask any Alberta man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person Read more...
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Lube Town?
Monday 31st of May 2021
Today's Lube Town article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Alberta drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Okotoks who think that severe service schedules appRead more...
Lube Town Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
Monday 12th of April 2021
Lube Town service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Alberta 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 thRead more...
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
Sunday 7th of February 2021In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.
That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as wRead more...
Gas Savings in Calgary/: Sharpen Your Pencil
Monday 1st of February 2021
High gas prices in Alberta increase the cost of living for Alberta drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, cauRead more...
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Alberta
Sunday 24th of January 2021
The hottest Okotoks news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Alberta. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Alberta can do Read more...
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
Friday 18th of December 2020We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "builRead more...
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Lube Town
Monday 12th of October 2020A lot of motorists had older vehicles that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters, grocery getters or toy haulers. They enjoy the fact that they're paid off, or soon will be. They would gladly like toRead more...
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Lube Town
Sunday 20th of September 2020During uncertain times, it's a good idea to spend a little money maintaining your vehicle than fork out a tone of cash to buy a new one. You know what you have is reliable, good commuters, grocery getters or toy haulers. You may enjoy that fact that they're paid off, or sooRead more...
Get ready for summer!
Monday 29th of June 2020Summer is coming. That means heat, more driving and road trips. It just makes sense to check your fluid levels and do a visual inspection to see that everythinRead more...
The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Calgary Drivers
Monday 15th of June 2020
People in Calgary and Okotoks have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than theRead more...
Fall and Spring Maintenance at Lube Town
Sunday 7th of June 2020 needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changeRead more...
Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
Tuesday 24th of March 2020
If you're reading this article in Alberta, Calgary, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Lube Town tells you the manufacturer recoRead more...
Busting Automotive Myths in Alberta, Calgary
Monday 22nd of July 2019
Myths passed around our Alberta, Calgary community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedentRead more...
10 Services Alberta Drivers Often Overlook
Monday 24th of June 2019
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Alberta. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - weRead more...
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
Monday 3rd of June 2019
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Alberta car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Alberta, Calgary, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineerinRead more...
Lube Town and the Maintenance Mindset
Tuesday 19th of February 2019
When it comes to their vehicles, some Alberta residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Alberta drivers generally accRead more...
Serpentine Belt Service at Lube Town in Alberta
Wednesday 2nd of January 2019
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and alsRead more...
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Alberta
Thursday 27th of December 2018
There's a segment of the Alberta area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance.
Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and wRead more...
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
Monday 10th of December 2018
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has soRead more...
Hey Alberta Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
Monday 19th of November 2018?
Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee,' then give yourself an extra two points. Coffee is the number one food distraction for drivers in Alberta and aroRead more...
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Alberta
Monday 15th of October 2018
Every Alberta car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when tRead more...
Alberta Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
Monday 30th of July 2018Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Alberta drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Alberta drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your trips less than four miles/six kilomeRead more...
Let Lube Town Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
Wednesday 4th of April 2018Alberta area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for nRead more...
Lube Town On Your Serpentine Belt
Tuesday 2nd of January 2018
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Alberta, Calgary, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes elRead more...
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Lube Town
Wednesday 2nd of August 2017
Many Alberta car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filters are a leading cause of mass air flow senRead more...
Budget for Maintenance in Alberta
Wednesday 7th of June 2017Sometimes busy Alberta residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Calgary in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and qRead more...
Keeping Your Car Young in Alberta
Wednesday 7th of June 2017As Alberta consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Calgary, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and Read more...
