Fuel Injectors
January 29, 2023
The last new American vehicles sold in Perryville with a carburetor rolled out of the Missouri dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Perryville, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your e... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
December 4, 2022
There's a lot of auto advice in Missouri right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to ... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Perryville
July 10, 2022
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Perryville area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Perryville di... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Perryville Tune Up
April 24, 2022
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Perryville, Missouri
April 3, 2022
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Missouri environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Perryville drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Per... More
Introduction to Diesels for Perryville, Missouri
January 2, 2022
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Perryville, Missouri, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Missouri are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe ... More
Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville
January 1, 2022
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Perryville use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Charlie's Fa... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
December 12, 2021
Most Perryville auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Perryville drivers actually save?In today's Charlie's Fast Lube Perryvill... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Perryville Motorists
November 21, 2021
Perryville residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in th... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Missouri Driving
February 14, 2021
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Perryville knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Perryville area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartm... More