Sunray BP Auto Service

07/16/2026

Extreme under-hood temperatures cause the vital liquids inside your battery to evaporate, accelerating internal corrosion. Avoid getting stranded at the pool or trailhead. Stop by for a battery test this week! ⚡✨

07/14/2026

With car prices where they are today, we love seeing drivers take care of the vehicles they already own! Regular maintenance keeps vehicles on the road for years.

How many miles are currently on your daily driver? Drop your odometer reading in the comments!

07/12/2026

With road trips in full swing, when was the last time you checked your tire tread? 🛞 An easy hack is the penny test, where you simply take a penny and insert it Lincoln's head first into your tire grooves. 🪙👇

- If you can see the top of Abe’s head, your tires are dangerously bald and need to be replaced. 🛑
- If the rubber covers part of his head, you're good to go!

Need a second opinion? Contact us, and we’ll check your tread and tire pressure.

07/09/2026

Looking for an incredibly easy way to save money at the pump? Check your dashboard! Make sure your A/C is set to Recirculate (the button with the little U-turn arrow inside a car silhouette). 🔄

When your A/C pulls in air from the outside, your engine has to work twice as hard to cool it down. Recirculating the cabin air means the system only has to remove a little bit of heat at a time. It keeps you ice-cold and maximizes your MPG!

07/07/2026

We all try to dodge those brutal road-construction potholes, but sometimes a collision with a crater is unavoidable. 🕳️💥 While a massive impact can obviously pop a tire or bend a wheel rim, it also sends a violent shockwave directly into your wheel hub assembly. This impact can chip or dent the microscopic steel balls inside your wheel bearing.

You might not hear anything right away! It often takes 1 to 2 months of driving for that tiny dent to wear down the metal and turn into a loud, grinding sound. If you hit a massive pothole a few weeks back and your ride is suddenly starting to sound loud or vibrate, bring it by and let us inspect the hub assembly! 💪

07/05/2026

Under your hood, there is a crucial component keeping your engine's valves and pistons moving in harmony: the timing system. But do you know if your car uses a timing belt or a timing chain?

Knowing the difference is a huge deal for your wallet:
- Timing Chains are made of metal, lubricated by engine oil, and usually last the entire lifespan of the car.
- Timing Belts are made of rubber, sit outside the engine, and must be replaced every 60,000 to 100,000 miles to prevent a catastrophic snap!

Quick Hack: Check your owner's manual. If you see a replacement interval for a belt, you’ve got one! Need us to double-check? Give us a call or visit soon.

07/02/2026

Let’s play automotive math trivia! 🧠 At 70 MPH, how many times do your car's wheels rotate every single minute? ⏳
A) 500 times per minute
B) 1,100 times per minute
C) 2,500 times per minute

Drop your guess in the comments below, then scroll down to see if you're right! 👇


[ANSWER]

The Answer is B! At 70 mph, a standard tire rotates over 1,100 times every single minute. 🛞✨

06/30/2026

The brackets are set, the flags are out, and the global game has officially begun! 🌍⚽ To celebrate the World Cup, we want to hear from our community. Tell us in the comments: Which country are you rooting for to win the trophy this year? 👇🏆

06/29/2026

★★★★★
"I have been coming to this Sunray BP auto service since 2015 and always have been impressed with the level of service I have received from everyone there. Recently I had a car accident and they were there for me; inspecting the car thoroughly, providing excellent advice and going above and beyond to get the parts and repairs I needed as well as to make sure I was able to get to work. My car and I are back on the road again because of them and I am truly grateful to Jorge, Troy, the mechanics and everyone who works there for taking great care of my car and being so helpful and friendly! Thank you, Sunray BP for all you've done to keep me safe and on the road for over 11 years!!"
- B. B.

06/28/2026

Think twice before leaving ordinary gear in your car this summer! When it's hot outside, your car’s cabin can feel way hotter. Under high heat, everyday items like aerosol cans (sunscreen, hairspray) and disposable lighters can expand and literally explode. But that's not all of the hidden dangers. Read the full list of things to rescue from your vehicle in this article!

How hot does a car get in the sun? Most drivers have no clue. But we all know the dangers of sitting in a hot car. Besides the general discomfort, people