Last updated on: Sat, May 19, 2012
 
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Buy any 4 tires from Lighthouse Automotive and recieve a free $50.00 mail in rebate. This offer is good through May 15th.
Lighthouse has a huge selection of all brand name tires including: Bridgestone, Firestone, Michelin, Goodyear, Continental, Uniroyal, and BF Goodrich. We also offer a free lifetime tire rotation with the purchase of 4 tires. We guarantee the lowest tire price!
Lighthouse Automotive has an immediate full time job opening in our detail department. This is a rewarding job that offers competitive pay and benefits. The only pre-requisite is a good attitude and a strong work ethic. If anyone is interested in this position, please contact Mike Grimm at 309-696-6611.
Through February 28th, get $20.00 off any service or repair that is over $100.00. Again, this is for any service including tires, brakes, repairs, maitenance, and alignments. Please visit www.gmgoodwrench.com to print the coupon. As always, here at Lighthouse Automotive, we appreciate each of our cusotmers and thank you for your business.
Take advantage of our winter brake promotion. $75.00 installed for a new set of front or rear brake pads. Offer valid on any GM vehicle. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you soon.
Hurry in for our fall tire sale! $70.00 mail in rebate on any set of 4 Michelin tires through november 15th. We will match any competitors quote, and also offer free lifetime rotation with purchase of tires. Hope to see you soon!
Buy 4 new Bridgestone Dueler tires, recieve a free $50.00 or $100.00 prepaid Visa card!! Offer valid through September 26, 2009.
Buy 4 new Continental tires for a total of $500.00 parts and labor, and recieve a FREE Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera! This offer is valid until October 17, 2009.
See us at Lighthouse for all your tire needs. We look forward to meeting and exceeding your expectations!
Lighthouse Automotive is proud to announce a great new promotion for the summer driving season.
From July 13th through August 31st, get a new set of GM durastop brake pads installed for $74.95(including a $25.00 mail-in rebate). GM durastop pads come with a lifetime 1-time replacement warranty. This promotion is for all GM vehicles (excluding Corvette and certain Cadillac models).
See Lighthouse Automotive for all your brake needs, as well as any service or repair. We strive for dealership quality service at the lowest prices.
Lighthouse Automotive is your 1st stop for all GM vehicle maitenance and repair. We also service all makes and models. Our service department customer satisfaction rating is #1 out of 25 area GM dealers! We appreciate our past customers and look forward to meeting and getting to know our new customers. Have a blessed day!
As gasoline prices have increased, the consumer has shifted priorities to become increasingly concerned with fuel consumption. GM is presently proud to offer over 30 cars in the U.S. with EPA highway estimates of at least 30 mpg. The information below contains reasonable and prudent advice for the consumer to get the most from every gallon of gas.
The information below is presented in two easy to understand sections:
| • | What Not To Do: Engine and Fuel Additives, Alternate Fuels, and “Miracle” Products |
| • | What to Do: Maximizing Fuel Economy/Minimizing Costs |
Various unproven products with claims to improve vehicle fuel economy have been reported ranging from magnets that align molecules to chemical combustion improvers.
Most products claiming to provide benefits are based on unsubstantiated claims. Those that do present “scientific” results generally either have too little supporting data to be conclusive, have not conducted experiments in a controlled fashion, or cannot be substantiated by anyone else but the product’s manufacturer.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission summarizes results for products tested by the federal government at www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/autos/aut10.shtm. A review of the list shows that the majority did not work, and for those that showed some effect, the benefit was too small to be cost effective.
One more recent poor idea to improve fuel economy that should not be attempted is to blend either kerosene or diesel fuel into gasoline. Why? Both kerosene and diesel fuel are distillate fuels meant for use in compression ignition engines, not spark ignition engines. They have very low octane and since they are heavier (higher density) than gasoline, they will cause heavy engine deposits and degradation of engine oil.
Notice: Never put Kerosene or Diesel Fuel in your Gasoline Engine vehicle. This may result in inconsistent performance and permanent damage to your vehicle that is not covered by your New Vehicle Warranty.
Chemicals that are normally used as solvents also should not be used. These include acetone, ketones, and methanol. These solvents can be incompatible with your vehicles rubber or sealing components, and may dissolve the vehicle’s paint finish. In the case of methanol, corrosion of metal parts in the fuel system also may occur.
Notice: Never use acetone, ketones, or methanol additives in your vehicle. Some of these solvents may damage or corrode your fuel system. They are also very damaging to the painted surfaces of the vehicle if spilled.
Damage to vehicle components that result from non-approved or aftermarket additives and devices are not covered under the terms of the New Vehicle Warranty.
The best fuel economy possible is the direct result of proper maintenance and good driving habits. Listed below are GM’s recommendations to achieve the best mileage possible. The first group are things to consider for your vehicle, while the second are tips relating to your driving habits.
| • | Tire Pressure - One of the major contributors to poor fuel economy are under inflated tires. Tires low on pressure create drag that the vehicle’s powertrain must overcome, wasting dollars in fuel. Always keep your tires inflated to the proper pressure as shown on the vehicle placard. This not only serves to increase gas mileage but cuts down on tire wear, further decreasing your costs per mile. |
| • | Air Filter - A vehicle that has a dirty air filter can’t efficiently draw air into the engine. This restriction forces the engine to expend energy to “breathe” wasting fuel in the process. Change recommendations are found in your vehicle Owner’s Manual. |
| • | Proper Viscosity “Starburst” Rated Oil - Always use the proper viscosity oil in your engine. Oil that has a higher than required viscosity will create more drag on the internal components of the engine, causing more work for it, especially when cold. Each Owner’s Manual contains information on the proper type of oil for your vehicle. Look for the “starburst” symbol on the front of the bottle, and the SM rating on the API circle on the back label. If you are in doubt, stop by your dealer for an oil change, and any other services required. Most current GM vehicles are equipped with oil life monitors to further assist on the “when” to change your oil. |
| Notice: GM Vehicles DO NOT require additional engine oil additives. Some additives may cause harmful effects to the internal seals and additionally void the terms of your vehicles New Car Warranty. |
| • | Top Tier Fuels - Some fuel manufacturers provide gasoline advertised as TOP TIER DETERGENT GASOLINE (Chevron, Conoco, Phillips 66, Shell, Texaco, Entec Stations, MFA Oil Company, 76, Somerset Oil, Aloha Petroleum, Tri-Par Oil Company, QuikTrip, and Kwik Trip) in the U.S. These fuels are preferable when and where available. They help to keep your fuel injectors and intake valves free of deposits. Clean engines provide optimal fuel economy, performance and reduced emissions. |
| Important: DO NOT confuse Top Tier Fuels with Higher Octane (Plus/Premium Grade Fuel) commonly sold at most all gas stations. Plus and Premium fuels are required in some high performance GM vehicles. However, they do not necessarily represent higher detergency present in TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. |
| Notice: E85 FUELS: Only vehicles designated for use with E85 should use E85 blended fuel. E85 compatibility is designated for vehicles that are certified to run on up to 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. All other gasoline engines are designed to run on fuel that contains no more than 10% ethanol. Use of fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol in non-E85 designated vehicles can cause driveability issues, service engine soon indicators as well as increased fuel system corrosion. |
| • | Use the Recommended Grade (Octane) Fuel |
| Purchasing higher than required octane fuel is a waste of money. Using higher octane fuels in a vehicle that only required regular unleaded fuel will neither increase performance nor improve gas mileage. In all cases refer to your owners manual and ONLY use the octane rated fuel recommended for your vehicle. |
| Important: In high performance GM vehicles that DO require Premium (91 octane or higher) fuel, you MUST use fuels of at least this octane. Use of lower octane fuel may result in reduced performance, knocking, and/or permanent engine damage not covered under the terms of the New Vehicle Warranty. |
| • | Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Light - Is the Check Engine/SES light on? When this light is on, the vehicles On-Board diagnostics computer has noticed that something is wrong. GM vehicles have many sensors that the computer uses to both control and sense actual fuel usage. When the computer lights the Check Engine/SES light it has lost some ability to run efficiently. This may result in increased fuel consumption, increased emissions, and/or driveability concerns. |
| • | Spark Plugs - Even though most current GM vehicles have 160,000 km (100,000 mi) service intervals for spark plugs, if your vehicle is at that point in its life, have the spark plugs changed to assure proper running and continued efficient, trouble free operation. Refer to the applicable Maintenance Schedule for spark plugs service intervals on Chevrolet Aveo, Optra, Epica, Pontiac Vibe, Wave and Saturn Astra. |
| • | Slow Down, Drive Smoothly - Avoid quick/full throttle acceleration from a standstill in town and high cruising speeds on the interstates. While the optimum MPG for highway cruising speed varies from vehicle to vehicle, faster is almost always worse. If your vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Center that displays Instant Fuel Economy, select that read out and vary your cruising speed while on the highway. The display will change continuously with uphill and downhill sections but you should quickly be able to identify on level ground the speed range that your vehicle does the best in. |
| • | Empty Your Trunk - Avoid leaving unnecessary items in your trunk. It takes power to move increased weight and that means more gasoline consumption and reduced performance. While the change may be slight, multiplied by thousands of miles, it all adds up. |
| • | Avoid Extended Idling - There is no need to idle your engine till it reaches operating temperature. Idling wastes fuel. |
| • | Combine Trips - Your vehicle uses much more fuel when the engine is cold. This is especially true in the winter months when the engine will take the longest to warm up. Combine errands or trips so that the vehicle only needs to warm up once to encompass many different stops. |
Buy 4 Continental tires that are over $112.00 per tire and recieve a FREE “Tom Tom” GPS Unit ($150.00-$200.000 value). This sales starts June 1 and ends July 31.
Remember to visit Lighthouse Automotive for all your tire needs. We are your Peoria area tire leader. We offer all major tire brands including Firestone, Bridgestone, Michelin, Continental, General, Uniroyal, Hankook, Pirella, Dunlop, and Goodyear. We will beat any competitors quote, offer free lifetime tire rotation, and also offer road hazard warranty. Contact our service or parts departments to get a quote.
Tire Sale through the end of May!Michelin, Bridgestone, Firestone, General and Continental all have $50.00-$60.00 cash cards available for customers who purchase 4 new tires. Most rebates run through at least the end of may. We also offer free lifetime tire rotations for customer that purchase new tires from Lighthouse Automotive.
