Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville On Your Serpentine Belt
December 1, 2019
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Perryville, Missouri, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. T... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
October 20, 2019
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Perryville streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas ... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Perryville
October 13, 2019
As Perryville consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Missouri, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville
September 1, 2019
Good vehicle care for us Perryville residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required diffe... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
May 26, 2019
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Economics of Maintenance for Perryville Auto Owners
March 10, 2019
Buying a new car in Perryville is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Perryville who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having s... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Perryville, Missouri
March 3, 2019
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Perryville, Missouri: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Perryville motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.B... More
The Importance of Perryville Drivers Following Service Intervals
December 23, 2018
Today in our Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Perryville with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laun... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Perryville
December 16, 2018
The hottest Missouri news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Perryville. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Perryville ca... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
December 10, 2018
Missouri service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Perryville drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville fuel system cleaning:... More