See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)

March 28, 2021

It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision. Not only do we not appreciate being blinded, fac... More

Differential Service in Perryville, Missouri - What You Need to Know

March 21, 2021

Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Perryville, Missouri, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a different... More

Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville

March 14, 2021

Hello Perryville! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Missouri vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government t... More

Serpentine Belt Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville in Perryville

March 7, 2021

Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Perryville road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump... More