Cyclone Car Care

06/15/2026

Crazy from the heat! We all know that the St. Louis summer heat is rough on your car. Heat can stress your AC, tires, engine, brakes, and more, causing them to overheat, break down rapidly, and fail. But there’s one heat-related auto issue you may have never considered– wheel or hub bearings overheating and failure. While wheel or hub bearings can fail at any time, the heat can definitely be a major contributing factor.

Just last week at Cyclone Car Care, we diagnosed and fixed no less than six cars from Affton to Webster Groves, with this very problem!

While heat is not the only thing that can damage your wheel bearings, it’s definitely a factor when temperatures hit 90 or above. And, the heat from the roads and driving, especially at highway speeds, may hasten their failure. Other factors, such as towing excessive loads (trailers), road-impact damage (potholes), worn brake calipers, and wear and tear (100,000 miles+), can also lead to wheel bearing failure.

How do you know if your wheel or hub bearings are beginning to fail or have failed?

You might hear a grinding, growling, or rubbing noise coming from your wheels.
You might smell burning grease.
The steering might feel loose or off.

Can you keep driving on failing wheel or hub bearings?
DON’T chance it. Severely overheated or noisy bearings risk damaging the hub, spindle, brakes, axle components, and tire, and, in the worst case, can lead to wheel separation.

After more than two decades in business, we’ve seen every issue, and we know how to isolate and fix the issue. Call Karen at (314) 843-3800, and we’ll take care of you.

06/12/2026

No, it wasn’t your imagination, Facebook was out for many users this morning. If you’re reading this, not you. You can rely on Cyclone Car Care to keep you running, even when social media lets you down.

06/08/2026

We haven’t seen any bears at Cyclone, but we can imagine they’re trying to stay cool like the rest of us.

06/05/2026

Gas has dropped under $4.00 in most places, but some analysts have predicted gas price increases as we head into the summer holiday driving season, especially around the Fourth of July.

We can't control gas prices, but we can help you keep your car maintained and running as efficiently as possible. We're here to help you stretch a dollar.

For the first time in a month, the average price of gasoline in Missouri has dropped below $4 per gallon.

06/04/2026

What's your favorite summer-themed driving song? There are so many good ones. How about Alice Cooper's "School's Out," "Summer in The City" by the Lovin' Spoonful, or "Summertime" by Jazzy Jeff?

No matter what you love, drive safely while enjoying your tunes, and keep your car running longer and more efficiently with regular maintenance at Cyclone Car Care.

06/02/2026

You're a smart shopper, right? Well, if you're paying $200.00-$249.00 or more for an AC checkup and service at one of the big chains or dealers, you paid too much.

Our AC servicing includes system evacuation, UV dye leak test, and an AC recharge with up to 2 pounds of freon for $94.99! Yes, that's not a mistake. Save money and keep cool. Call Karen at (314) 843-3800 to book your appointment!

06/02/2026

Now, more than ever, it's important to spend each dollar wisely. With the price of pretty much everything going up, it's good to know that some businesses still want to save you money. You'll see a lot of oil change coupons out there, but we're still the cheapest oil change in St. Louis.

Cyclone Car Care still has the LOWEST OIL CHANGE PRICE IN ST. LOUIS--$20.99 for a standard oil change. Even the closest competitor is still five dollars more. A regular oil change is the best and cheapest way to protect your engine and performance, and to extend the life of your car. And for synthetic oil changes, we are still the lowest — $61.99. Some cars require a special synthetic blend. Even then, we are typically the lowest.

If you're trying to stretch every dollar without sacrificing quality or service, try Cyclone Car Care. We believe that you'll love your experience and become a customer for life. Call Karen (314) 843-3800 to book your oil change appointment, or use our convenient website form to book any service.

06/01/2026

Why does St. Louis humidity make your AC work harder and make it feel hotter? Well, humid or moist air contains more water v***r, which has to be removed to cool your car. Removing that humidity takes more energy.

Humidity also makes your body feel warmer because the air cannot ev***rate your sweat, as it is already saturated with water v***r.

If you want to keep your cool, save some money, and keep on rolling, book your $29.99 A/C checkup, and, if needed, our evacuation, dye, and recharge service with up to two pounds of freon for $94.99. Call today before the summer heat and humidity are here. 314-843-3800.

05/25/2026

We are closed today to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/20/2026

Lots of rain in the forecast. How are your brakes? Be careful out there.