The Best Book that's Not a Best-Seller

February 26, 2023

Sometimes the movie is better than the book, sometimes it's the other way around. But when it comes to your vehicle, the best book of all is the owner's manual. The plot is simple: Owner wants long life and dependable performance from the vehicle, manual has the way to achieve that long life and... More

Plugging Away (Spark Plug Replacement)

February 19, 2023

If you drive a vehicle with a gasoline engine, thank the spark plugs for igniting the gasoline/air mixture in each cylinder that keeps your vehicle traveling smoothly down the road every day. Your spark plugs work hard, firing thousands of times in a well-choreographed order, and you usually don... More

Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services

February 12, 2023

Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Missouri. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Perryville residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to ... More

Out with the Old (Vehicle Parts that Wear Out)

February 5, 2023

Some drivers don't pay any attention to their vehicles until something breaks. Others take them into their service repair facility for maintenance even before a problem develops. Still, even if you fit into the second group, there are some parts on a vehicle that will simply wear out over time.... More