Getting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)
March 3, 2024
Who thinks about their fuel gauge? You probably don't until it doesn't work any more. Then you have to guess how much fuel is in your tank, and that's no way to live life on the road. Fuel gauges, like every other part in your vehicle, can fail. And when yours stops working, you will probably... More
Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
February 25, 2024
If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents. There are many things that can cause a vehicle to give off a gasoline odor. One of the easi... More
Charge It in Perryville for Extended Battery Life
February 18, 2024
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Perryville, Missouri, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns ou... More
Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)
February 11, 2024
Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
February 4, 2024
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should ... More
Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Perryville Drivers
January 28, 2024
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Perryville auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; th... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
January 21, 2024
Hey Perryville area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Missouri streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Perryville area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds o... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
January 14, 2024
Modern Perryville vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute th... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
January 7, 2024
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
January 1, 2024
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More