$29.95 Lube, Oil and filter change, 4 tire rotation, 27 point vehicle inspection and FREE car wash!! $10.00 off our regular price at Lighthouse Automotive! Offer valid until March 31, 2012.
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More Great deals at Lighthouse Automotive!
Friday, February 3rd, 2012Michelin Tire $70.00 FREE debit card!!
Friday, October 28th, 2011
From October 31-Nov 28th 2011, receive $70.00 prepaid debit card with the purchase of 4 new Michelin tires. See our service or parts departments for pricing and availability.
Remember, at Lighthouse Automotive, we will match any online or competitor’s tire quote, and also offer a free lifetime tire rotation with purchase of 4 new tires!
Hope to see you soon!
Lighthouse Automotive oil and filter recycling!!
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Did you know that Lighthouse Automotive recycles all of our used oil, and oil filters? If you have any kind of used oil or oil filter product, stop by our service department and we will recycle it for you. This includes cars, lawn mowers, tractors, etc. We want to continue doing our part to keep our environment clean and safe.
$70.00 Off Michelin Tires!!
Thursday, June 16th, 2011Come see our service or parts departments for a great tire offer.
Until July 13th, get $70.00 off when you purchase 4 new Michelin tires at Lighthouse Automotive. We also offer free lifetime tire rotation, and guarantee the lowest tire prices.
Lighthouse Service/Parts Paintball Night!
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011We had a service/parts paintball experience last night in Mackinaw. Great time was had by all! Lots of fun being away from the office.
Tire discount at Lighthouse Automotive!!
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
$60.00 mail in rebate on any set of 4 tires at Lighthouse Automotive. Offer valid until May 31st. We stock all brands of tires at the lowest prices, and also offer a free lifetime tire rotation with purchase. And, as always, get a free had car wash with any service. See our parts or service departments for details or request a tire quote on line.
Michelin Tire Rebate!!
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011Get a $70.00 rebate when you purchase 4 new Michelin tires from Lighthouse Automotive! Offer valid until April 6, 2011. Come see our parts or service departments or request a tire quote online.
As always, Lighthouse Automotive has a free lifetime tire rotation when you purchase from us. We will also match any online or competitors quote if we are not the lowest already!
Great offer from Continental Tires
Friday, January 28th, 2011
Get a FREE “Flip” video camera when you purchase 4 new Continental tires with a value of $499.00 or more. These camera’s are a $120.00 value!!
This offer is valid until March 12th 2011. See our parts or service dept for details. Click here to request a tire quote!
Remember that Lighthouse Automotive has unbeatable tire selection and pricing. We also offer free lifetime rotation, and will match any online or competitors tire price.
New engine oil for 2011 GM vehicles
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
For 2011 and all future GM gas powered vehicles, a semi-synthetic engine oil will be required. The name for this new oil classification is “DEXOS”. You will start seeing this more and more, so we thought it would be good to post some useful information on our blog. The below article discusses benefits and features of the new semi-synthetic oil. Enjoy!
The New GM dexos Engine Oil Specification
By Blog Post on September 1, 2010 4:25 PM |
For the 2011 model year, GM will introduce dexos1™ certified engine oil as a factory fill and service fill for many engines. The reason for the new engine oil specification is three-fold: meet environmental goals such as increasing fuel efficiency and reducing engine emissions, promote long engine life, and minimize the number of oil changes to help meet the goal of lowering the industry’s overall dependence on crude oil.
Dexos is a GM-developed engine oil specification that has been designed to:
· Further improve fuel economy (to meet future Corporate Average Fuel Economy, CAFE, requirements) and fuel economy retention, which allows the oil to maintain its fuel economy benefits throughout the life of the oil
· Provide a more robust formulation for added engine protection and aeration performance
· Support GM’s Engine Oil Life System (EOLS) and minimize use of engine oil
· Ensure worldwide availability of high quality oil for factory and service fill needs
· Reduce the duplication of requirements for a large number of internal GM engine oil specifications
TIP: The oil specified in prior model years remains acceptable for previous models; however, dexos1 is backward compatible for older vehicles.
If dexos1 is not available, acceptable substitute engine oil for 2011 models includes:
· SAE-5W-30 viscosity grade oil displaying the API Starburst symbol for all 2011 model year vehicles with naturally-aspirated engines, except Corvette, Camaro SS (with LS3 engine) and CTS-V
· SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade oil meeting the GM4718M specification (such as Mobil 1 Full Synthetic) for 2011 model year Corvette, Camaro SS (with LS3) engine, CTS-V and vehicles with turbocharged engines
Here’s a sample of the dexos specification from a 2011 GM owner manual:
Specification
Use and ask for engine oils with the dexos™ certification mark. Oils meeting the requirements of your vehicle should have the dexos™ certification mark on the container. This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos™ specification.
Notice: Use only engine oil that is approved to the dexos™ specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade. Engine oils approved to the dexos™ specification will show the dexos™ symbol on the container. Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are unsure whether your oil is approved to the dexos™ specification, ask your service provider.
Use of Substitute Engine Oils if dexos™ is unavailable: In the event that dexos™ approved engine oil is not available at an oil change or for maintaining proper oil level, you may use substitute engine oil displaying the API Starburst symbol and of SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade. Use of oils that do not meet the dexos™ specification, however, may result in reduced performance under certain circumstances.
Quality GM AC Delco Oil Filters
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Below is a letter from GM engineering about how aftermarket oil filters are causing major engine damage on certain vehicles. We at Lighthouse Automotive have actually taken apart a GM filter, and an aftermarket filter, and there is twice as much filtering media in the GM filter. Genuine GM parts are definitely the best parts available for all GM vehicles.
Recently, GM has seen an increase in engines damaged due to competitor’s aftermarket filters failing to meet or exceed GM filter performance specifications. These filter failures have resulted in increased warranty expense and reduced customer satisfaction.
GM Brand Quality Managers have reviewed warranty claims where aftermarket filters have failed on GM customer engines. These failures have been due to:
–Oil filter gasket leaks
–Holes in the filter media
–Media that is not sealing properly
–Anti-drain back valves that fail to seal properly
–Anti-drain back valves that separate from the oil filter and are pumped into the engine
As a result of holes in the filter media or media that fails to seal properly, unfiltered oil is allowed back into the engine which could lead to premature failure of an engine. In the event an anti-drain back valve separates from the oil filter and is pumped into the engine, this could lead to oil flow being blocked from the crankshaft, resulting in an engine failure. These types of engine failures could have been avoided by using ACDelco oil filters which are designed to meet GM specifications for durability, filter capacity, filter efficiency and flow management.
An ACDelco oil filter will efficiently filter particles down below 10 microns, one-third the width of a human hair. ACDelco oil filters meet or exceed the most stringent specifications set by GM Powertrain engineers. In addition to a competitive limited warranty, ACDelco oil filters help protect the engine in many ways, including:
–Tight seals prevent unfiltered oil from entering your engine.
–Consistent, dependable oil filtration throughout oil change interval.
–Anti-drain back valves that retain oil in the filter, help reduce prime-times to quickly lubricate the engine during start-up.
–By-pass valves which help keep the engine from becoming oil-starved.
This article was contributed by:
Brad Brunken
Product Development Manager
Quick Service and Engine Management
GM Customer Care & Aftersales
