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.

New Mexico High School Students Receive Scholarship Awards from Jiffy Lube

The “What Drives You?” scholarship program funded by New Mexico Jiffy Lube owners has awarded $8,000 in scholarships to three New Mexico high school students for the 2019-2020 school year. 

Marina Seheon of Highland High School is the overall scholarship recipient and will receive a $5,000 scholarship award on behalf of Jiffy Lube. Kayte Dunivan of Cibola High School will be awarded $1,500 as a runner-up. Leah Silva of Bosque Farms Christian Academy will also receive $1,500.

Rio Rancho High School will receive $500 for submitting the most essays for the 2019-2020 school year as part of the Jiffy Lube “What Drives You?” Scholarship Program.

If you are the parent of a teen driver or a student enrolled in Driver’s Ed and would like more information about this scholarship program for the 2020-2021 school year, talk with your child’s teacher, high school counselor or visit http://www.myjiffy.com/. Applications are now open for the 2020-2021 school year.

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 New Mexico Jiffy Lube owners are proud to offer the “What Drives You?” scholarship program! All New Mexico high school students are eligible to win a $5,000 scholarship. To apply, simply tell us “What Drives You?” in 500 words or less.

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

Deadline is March 9^th, 2020 for Teen Drivers and 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.