Welcome To Super-Lube!

Super-Lube is an oil change company that has 25 corporate stores and 17 franchise stores located in five states, Florida, Alabama, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.  In addition, we have five Super-Splash Car Washes and six Auto Super-Service Centers located throughout the Tallahassee area and Crawfordville.

We perform a full service oil change, replacing your oil and oil filter,  and with our 20 point maintenance check we check your tire pressure and your vehicles fluids.  We also offer free fluid top off service, up to one quart, between your oil changes.

 

How to Survive Driving Emergencies

To earn a private pilot's license, one must show proficiency in overcoming emergency situations.  But a motorist gets a license by demonstrating little more than a well-executed three-point turn and parallel parking.  The first time a typical driver is truly asked to demonstrate accident-avoidance expertise, lives are on the line.

Tire Blowout

To survive a tire blowout, pretend you're the bad guy in a police chase: Push the gas and drive straight ahead.  The shot-gun blast noise of a tire blowout makes most law-abiding drivers do exactly the wrong thing: attempt to slow down quickly and get off the road.  With a rear tire failure, any turning at high speed will likely result in a crash.

If a tire blows:

1.  Squeeze the gas pedal for a couple seconds.  This puts you in control of the car and directs the car straight down the road.  It also prevents you from committing the mortal sins of braking and turning.  After a couple of seconds, gently and smoothly release the accelerator pedal.  The drag force of a completely flat tire is so potent that pushing the gas will not allow the vehicle to go faster.

2.  Most importantly, drive straight down your lane.  Keep your feet away from the brake (or clutch).

3.  Allow the car to coast down to as slow a speed as is safe (30 mph is good).  Engage your turn signal and gently turn toward the shoulder of the road that's on the same side as the blown tire.  This lessens your chances of losing control and will make the tire change safer.  If the situation requires, you may ever so lightly squeeze the brakes.

Almost all highway blowouts and tread separations occur with the car traveling in a straight line on a very hot day at high speeds with an underinflated tire.  The repeated flexing of an underinflated tire causes the failure.  Check your tire pressures!