Things Aren't Always What They SeemIf you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling.One driver in Missouri was heading to work on a hot July day and not... Read More Posted in Transmission on July 05, 2020 Direct Fuel Injection Update from Charlie's Fast Lube PerryvilleFor those of you in Perryville, Missouri who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 28, 2020 Check Your Shocks and Struts at Charlie's Fast Lube PerryvilleToday we're talking to Perryville drivers about shocks and struts. They're so easy for Missouri folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road so they're very important.Without shocks, your wheel... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on June 21, 2020 Maintenance on My MindAsk any Perryville man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 14, 2020 Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville Advice on What to Pour into Your VehicleChanges in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Perryville residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can ... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 07, 2020 Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... Read More Posted in Fluids on May 31, 2020 Perryville Tire RepairMost Perryville residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Perryville drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Missouri gas prices, we've all heard about th... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 24, 2020 Breathe Deep With Your Cabin Air FilterBad air quality while you're driving around Perryville is nothing to sneeze at. But seriously, more and more vehicles these days come equipped with a cabin air filter. Since they're fairly new on the scene, a lot of folks don't know about them yet.These filters clean the air in the passenger com... Read More Posted in Suspension on May 17, 2020 Picking the Right Tires in PerryvilleShopping for tires in Perryville can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Perryville are looking for maximum summertime pe... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 10, 2020 Don't Be FuelishIf you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you.Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on May 03, 2020 |
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