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 Jiffy Lube Tulsa owners has awarded $6,000 in scholarships to three Tulsa area high school students for the 2019-2020 school year.

Grace Lam of Union High School is the overall scholarship recipient and will receive a $4,000 scholarship award on behalf of Jiffy Lube. Andrew Isaac of Jenks High and Jacob Parks of Broken Arrow Freshman Academy will each be awarded $1,000 as runners-up.

Jiffy Lube Tulsa will also donate $500 to the Tulsa area high school with the most student applicants. For the 2019-2020 school year, Union High School submitted the most essays.

The “What Drives You?” scholarship program is open to all high school students in the greater Tulsa, Bixby, Broken Arrow, & Glenpool areas, 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 $1,000 scholarship award as an added incentive and support for students.

Congratulations to Grace, Andrew and Jacob! For more information about this scholarship program and to apply now for the 2020-2021 school year, visit www.yourturn2apply.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 Tulsa Jiffy Lube owners are proud to offer the “What Drives You?” scholarship program! All Tulsa area high school students are eligible to win a $4,000 scholarship. To apply, simply tell us “What Drives You?” in 500 words or less.

For more information about the program, visit www.tulsa.jiffylube.com.

Deadline is March 16^th, 2020 for all Tulsa area high school students!

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:

Tricks to Max Out Your MPG this Holiday Season

Traveling is always rough on your wallet. Here are a few tips to help increase your miles per gallon and help lighten the cost of your next trip.