Automotive Services
Preventative Maintenance and More
Jiffy Lube Laredo, in
Laredo, TX offers multicare
automotive services besides being able to change your oil in a jiffy. Jiffy Lube has been serving the Laredo and surrounding areas since it's opening in 1999. We are family owned and operated and we welcome local and national fleets.
Pennzoil is our preferred oil.
Our Services
JIFFY LUBE SIGNATURE SERVICE OIL CHANGE
This isn’t your standard oil change. Whether your vehicle needs conventional, high mileage, synthetic blend or full synthetic oil, the Jiffy Lube Signature Service® Oil Change is comprehensive preventive maintenance to check, change, inspect, flush, fill and clean essential systems and components of your vehicle. Plus, trained Jiffy Lube® technicians go over a visual checklist to diagnose potential
problems and plan any upcoming manufacturer recommended maintenance. So with a Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change, Jiffy Lube doesn’t just change your oil quickly and professionally to the highest industry standards. Jiffy Lube helps you Leave Worry Behind®.
Jiffy Lube® helps you select the perfect motor oil for your ride. See what’s best for your ride using the oil comparison chart below:
CONVENTIONAL
Conventional Oil:
Many customers still prefer the lower cost and familiarity of conventional motor oil, particularly if their vehicle isn’t subject to severe driving conditions, such as dirty/dusty roads, lots of short trips, driving in extreme heat or cold, and towing heavy loads.
HIGH MILEAGE
High Mileage Oil: Specially designed for vehicles with over 75,000 miles. Helps keep engines that have been around the block a few times running better, longer by reducing oil burn-off, oil leaks and gradual loss of compression.
SYNTHETIC BLEND OIL
Synthetic Blend Oil: A mixture of synthetic and conventional oils that serves as a midpoint between the two: better protection and performance than conventional oil can provide, especially in severe driving conditions, but not as good as a full synthetic oil.
FULL SYNTHETIC
Synthetic Oil (AKA “Full Synthetic Motor Oil”): Specially formulated motor oil made for the highest levels of protection and performance for ultimate peace of mind. More and more vehicle manufacturers today require it. See if yours is one of them.
Included in the Jiffy Lube Signature Service® Oil Change:
Changes:
- Oil with up to five quarts of quality motor oil
- Oil filter
Inspect key Components:
- Antifreeze/coolant reservoir levels
- Engine air filtration system
- Serpentine belts
- Brake fluid level (in transparent reservoirs)
- Wiper blades
- Exterior lights
- Chassis (lubricate when applicable)
Check and Fill:
- Tire pressures
- Transmission/transaxle fluid
- Differential/transfer case fluid
- Power steering fluid
- Windshield washer fluid
- Battery water (excluding sealed batteries)
Clean:
- Exterior windows
- Vacuum interior floors
AIR FILTRATION SERVICES
Jiffy Lube® Helps You and Your Engine Breathe Easy
Just as you enjoy a breath of fresh air, your vehicle needs fresh air for the engine to work properly. The engine air filter helps ensure optimal fuel combustion and engine performance while the cabin air filter helps improve interior air quality for you and your passengers.
Passenger Cabin Air Filter Replacement
The climate control system in your passenger cabin includes a filter that helps remove dust, pollen, mold spores and other particles from the air and improve the interior air quality that you and your passengers breathe. After a visual inspection, Jiffy Lube® Technicians can install a new cabin air filter replacement, if necessary. Your vehicle manufacturer recommends replacement at normal and severe intervals based on your driving habits. If you routinely drive in particularly challenging environments — on dirt or dusty roads — consider using the severe recommended interval. Even if it’s unclear when the last time your filter was replaced, your technician can tell if it’s clogged with dust and debris.
Engine Air Filter Replacement
The engine air filter captures airborne contaminants such as dirt and dust before they can enter the engine. Typically the system includes a pleated paper element and a paper or foam breather element to capture contaminants in the air coming from the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve. A dirty, clogged engine air filter system prevents enough clean air from getting into the engine and can contribute to reduced acceleration. Manufacturers recommend replacement at particular intervals, which may be shorter if your vehicle is subject to severe conditions. After a visual inspection, Jiffy Lube® technicians can install new engine air filter system parts as necessary.
Please note: Not all Jiffy Lube® service centers offer Air Filtration Services. Please call ahead to ensure the service is available
BATTERY MAINTENANCE & REPLACEMENT
Battery Maintenance & Replacement Services
You can’t Leave Worry Behind® unless you know you have a healthy vehicle battery. A vehicle battery has a bunch of important functions, like storing energy and providing power to the starter, ignition system, fuel system and pretty much every other electrical component during start-up. Plus, it provides power to all the electronic components when your vehicle isn’t running. Regular vehicle battery maintenance or a vehicle battery replacement from Jiffy Lube® helps prolong your vehicle battery life, keeping all these components clicking, blinking, honking and shining even in the harshest weather.
Battery Diagnostic Service
Having a Jiffy Lube® technician do a Battery Diagnostic Service, especially before a big trip, is a quick, easy way to long-lasting peace of mind. It takes just minutes to inspect and test your battery and charging system components on a machine that lets you know with a high degree of confidence how much life is left in it. If it’s fine, we’ll give you the good news. If it’s not, we’ll let you know that too and recommend the right replacement battery.
Battery Replacement Service
If Jiffy Lube® technicians determine that your vehicle battery isn’t performing within the manufacturer’s recommendations, we’ll replace it with a new one. And to help make sure you can Leave Worry Behind®, we’ll test the new battery and starting and charging system components prior to installation and retest the vehicle battery and starting and charging components after installation.
Battery Terminal Cleaning
You can have a brand new battery and still have problems if your battery terminals are dirty or corroded. Jiffy Lube® technicians will clean corrosion from the terminals and cable ends, apply anticorrosion spray, and install felt corrosion protectors to help guard against future corrosion.
Battery Cable End Replacement
Your battery cable ends connect your battery cables to your battery’s terminal posts. Jiffy Lube® technicians visually inspect the battery cable ends and replace as needed, based upon their condition.
Please note: Not all Jiffy Lube® service centers offer Battery Maintenance & Replacement Services. Please call ahead to ensure the service is available
BRAKE SERVICES
From drum brakes to disc brakes, calipers and rotors, to shoes and pads, the highly trained technicians at Jiffy Lube® know your brake system and can perform brake inspections and brake pad replacements on almost every make and model. This includes models equipped with ABS, otherwise known as an Anti-Lock Braking System. So you can drive with confidence and Leave Worry Behind®.
Brake Inspection
It’s a good idea to have your brakes inspected every 12,000 miles or about once a year. A Jiffy Lube® technician will conduct an inspection of the brake system’s linings and other key components and provide you with a written evaluation, including a detailed diagnosis of the findings. Service recommendations will be based on your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations and the condition of the brake components that impact system performance.
Brake Repair
If your brakes require service, you’ve come to the right place. We have a certified brake technician who performs or oversees every Brake Repair. They’ll make sure that your brakes are serviced in accordance with your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations, including all replacement parts like pads, hardware and if necessary drums and/or rotors.
Brake Fluid Exchange
Your Jiffy Lube® Technician can tell you whether a brake fluid exchange is due for your vehicle, based on your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. If it is, the technician will remove the old fluid and replace it with new fluid that meets or exceeds your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
Please note: Not all Jiffy Lube® service centers offer all Brake Services. Please call ahead to ensure the service is available.
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICES
Radiator Antifreeze/Coolant Service
Have you ever felt helpless while stranded on the side of the road with your vehicle hood up and your vehicle steaming? Has your vehicle ever not started in the dead of winter because the fluid in your engine was frozen? Not fun. That’s why Jiffy Lube® offers Radiator Antifreeze Coolant Flush to help you avoid engine radiator problems and Leave Worry Behind®.
It’s all a Bunch of Hot Air … and Fluid.
Does your engine run hotter than normal just after starting it? Does the temperature slowly creep higher and higher as you drive down the road? Do you detect an odor that’s a little like boiling maple syrup or see green or orange fluid pooling beneath your vehicle? If you do, it's time to visit the highly trained technicians at Jiffy Lube®.
A properly functioning cooling system circulates antifreeze/coolant through the engine and radiator, helping reduce heat levels produced by your vehicle's engine. When your vehicle’s cooling system isn’t functioning properly, the temperature of your engine can get hot enough to damage itself. Heads can warp. Gaskets can blow. Your engine can fail. And all of those can be costly repairs. Getting an
inspection and antifreeze/coolant flush and fill can save you a lot of money and time spent on the side of the road.
Cooling System Flush and Fill
An antifreeze/coolant flush and fill at regular intervals can help prevent overheating, freezing and premature cooling-system corrosion. A Jiffy Lube® coolant service starts with an examination of your radiator and engine cooling system. Then, old antifreeze/coolant is removed from your radiator and replaced with new antifreeze/coolant per your vehicle manufacturer's recommendations.
Please note: Not all Jiffy Lube® service centers offer all Cooling System Services. Please call ahead to ensure the services are available
DRIVETRAIN SERVICES
A properly functioning drivetrain provides power from the engine to the wheels to keep your vehicle running and get you to your destination. It’s that simple and that important.
That’s why Jiffy Lube® offers drivetrain services, for two-wheel, four-wheel and all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles to keep your vehicle running strong and repair-free for as long as possible.
Drivetrain Components
The drivetrain typically consists of up to three components, all of which need fluid replacement at different intervals. The differential, a transfer case
(in four-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles) and, of course, the transmission. Your Jiffy Lube® Technician can tell you when the fluid in the various drivetrain components in your vehicle need to be replaced.
Front and Rear Differential Service
A differential allows the drive wheels to turn at different speeds, which is necessary when turning your vehicle. Over time, operating temperatures and wear can cause the fluid in the differential to break down. Differential service with a fluid change can help avoid premature wear on the gears in the differential. Some vehicles have both a front and rear differential.
Transfer Case Service
The transfer case is a special gearbox found in four-wheel and all-wheel-drive vehicles. It sends drive power from the engine to the front and rear axles. In all-wheel-drive vehicles, the transfer case helps to shift power from one axle to another, depending on traction conditions. Lubricating fluid in the transfer case helps keep gears cool and turning smoothly. Replacing this fluid at appropriate intervals can help prevent premature wear and damage caused by contaminated or broken-down lubricants.
Please note: Not all Jiffy Lube® service centers offer all Drivetrain Services. Please call ahead to ensure the services are available
ENGINE SERVICES
Check Engine Light Service
When your Check Engine light comes on — and stays on — come to Jiffy Lube®. On many vehicles the Check Engine light is triggered by a wide range of causes, some of them as simple as you’re overdue for an oil change. But it’s important to know what the issue is. Jiffy Lube Technicians will perform a diagnostic test which will help them recommend the right repair or service for your vehicle, if one is called for. And of course they can also reset the Check Engine light.
Serpentine Belt Service
The serpentine belt is a single, continuous belt that drives multiple devices in your engine, such as the alternator, power steering pump, water pump and air conditioning compressor. If your serpentine belt breaks, all of these systems will shut down and your vehicle will overheat. A regular inspection and possible serpentine belt replacement from a Jiffy Lube® technician will allow all these vital systems
keep you and your vehicle on the road.
A symptom that indicates the serpentine belt may need replacing is an unfamiliar noise or screech from the engine compartment caused by a frayed, split or worn out belt. Jiffy Lube Technicians visually inspect the serpentine belt for fraying, splitting, glazing (the working edge of the belt becomes shiny from age and wear) or any other damage. If necessary, your Jiffy Lube technicians will remove the old serpentine belt and install a new one.
Vehicle Lights Inspection and Replacement
Whether on the interior or exterior, lights are an important vehicle safety feature. They help you see the road, be seen by other drivers, navigate around the passenger cabin and communicate important engine system information.
Jiffy Lube® technicians have the tools and technology to decipher and diagnose all those dashboard warning lights. And we can gladly check and test all of your interior and exterior lights and replace any malfunctioning bulbs if necessary.
Please note: Not all Jiffy Lube® service centers offer all Engine Services. Please call ahead to ensure the services are available.
FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING SERVICES
Fuel System Cleaning Service
When you’re driving down the road and notice your vehicle running sluggishly or lacking
acceleration, it might be time for a fuel system cleaning. A clogged fuel system or fuel filter can rob your vehicle of fuel efficiency and performance. Jiffy Lube® Technicians have the tools, materials and training to clean your fuel system of performance-robbing deposits and replace your old fuel filter when replacement is called for.
It’s All About Flow When it Comes to Fuel
Every time you press the gas pedal, you control how much fuel and air the engine takes in. Over time, deposits can form in critical areas of the fuel system, resulting in reduced fuel economy, loss of power and other driveability issues. Periodic fuel system cleaning can help to maintain optimal engine performance. Jiffy Lube® technicians use multi-step cleaners to remove deposits from the fuel system, injectors and combustion chamber. If your fuel filter needs to be replaced, either because it’s clogged or is at the end of its useful life, Jiffy Lube technicians can perform that service as well.
Fuel System Cleaning Service
The Jiffy Lube® Fuel System Cleaning service helps clean the fuel system, injectors and combustion chamber using multistep cleaners to remove deposits.
Fuel Filter Replacement Service
The fuel filter keeps dirt and contaminants that may be in your gas tank from reaching sensitive fuel system parts like fuel injectors, where they could seriously affect driveability. The old fuel filter is removed and replaced with a new one that meets your manufacturer's recommendations.
Please note: Not all Jiffy Lube® service centers offer all Fuel System Services. Please to ensure the services are available.
STATE INSPECTIONS
Many states and/or local authorities require vehicle inspections and various tests to determine if your vehicle meets state and local vehicle safety. Keep local and state officials out of your rear view mirror with Jiffy Lube® state and/or locally defined vehicle safety inspection.
Why You Should Have Your State Vehicle Inspections, Safety Inspections Done at Jiffy Lube®
Easy. You don’t want to spend any more time having these tests and inspections performed than you absolutely have to, and Jiffy Lube® prides itself on doing the job right and getting you in and out fast. Jiffy Lube technicians perform these tests millions of times each year.
TIRE SERVICES
Tires are the only parts of your vehicle that actually touch the road, so proper inflation, even tread wear and new tires, if necessary, are important. That’s why Jiffy Lube® offers a full range of tire services.
A Penny for Your Thoughts and Possibly for New Tires
One good way to see if you need new tires is to measure your tread depth with a penny. Place a penny with the top of Lincoln’s head facing down in the grooves. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, it's most likely time to get a new set of tires from Jiffy Lube®. Modern tires also have “wear bars” molded into the tread that show a cross-tire pattern when the tread wears down to a designated level. By the time you see the cross-tire pattern, it’s definitely time to replace the tire.
Under Pressure
Having the correct amount of pressure in your tires means your vehicle is getting optimal contact with the road. Properly inflated tires help improve fuel economy and wear more evenly as well. That’s why the Jiffy Lube® Tire Rotation Service includes checking the tire pressure and inflating or deflating the tires as appropriate to meet your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
Tire Rotation Service
To feel comfortable on the road, it’s important to have good traction. Due to various factors, including improper alignment, tires may wear unevenly across the tread pattern. Regular tire rotations at Jiffy Lube® can help evenly distribute wear — so you get the most miles out of your tires while maximizing traction on all four wheels and helping prevent flat tires. Just another way to Leave Worry Behind®.
TRANSMISSION SERVICES
Automatic transmission fluid lubricates, cools and cleans internal transmission parts. Additives in the fluid can deplete over time and many manufacturers recommend that it be replaced periodically. Manual transmissions also contain fluid to lubricate the gears. The trained technicians at Jiffy Lube® can help you with a Transmission Fluid Change. Whether your vehicle has an automatic or manual transmission, we’ll change your old transmission fluid for new fluid and get you back on the road in no time at all.
Automatic Transmission Service
Automatic transmission gears deliver power from the engine to the drive wheels. Over time, the fluid inside the automatic transmission degrades. Manufacturers often recommend replacement at intervals stated in years of service or miles of driving. The interval may be shorter for severe use. Replacing transmission fluid at the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended service intervals improves lubrication and helps to maximize the life of the transmission. Jiffy Lube® technicians can advise you about the
manufacturer’s recommendations for your vehicle’s automatic transmission fluid replacement. They can also advise you about the manufacturer’s recommendations for replacing the internal filter that removes contaminants from the fluid and adjustment of the “bands” that manage the gear-changing function.
Manual Transmission Service
Manual transmission lubricant protects gears, bearings, shafts and other internal components. Changing the manual transmission fluid at Jiffy Lube® at the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended interval can help prevent premature wear, damage to the transmission and costly repairs.
Please note: Not all Jiffy Lube® service centers offer all Transmission Services. Please call ahead to ensure these services are available.
WINDSHIELD SERVICES
Properly maintained windshields and windshield wiper blades are essential to a smooth driving experience. Your ability to see the road ahead is important, and obvious as this may seem on a clear, sunny day, it becomes critical at night or in inclement weather conditions. Jiffy Lube® inspects windshield wipers and the windows themselves so you feel comfortable on the road.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Over time, rubber elements in your windshield wiper blades break down due to oxidation and damage from the sun, becoming stiff and brittle. They also wear out from rubbing back and forth across the glass surface. Eventually, worn windshield wipers leave streaks and blurry spots, affecting your ability to see the road ahead. Each Jiffy Lube Signature Service® Oil Change
includes a windshield wiper blade inspection. We also check the washer fluid level.
Windshield Treatment
A special chemical treatment can be applied to exterior glass to help repel the accumulation of rain, snow, sleet and mist. Many Jiffy Lube® customers find the treatment improves defogging of the glass, the effectiveness of the wipers and/or the ease of clearing a snow-covered vehicle’s windows.
Please note: Not all Jiffy Lube® service centers offer all Windshield Services. Please to ensure the services are available.
