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
Cabin Air Filter From Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville
February 28, 2021
Here is a questions for Perryville drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it: A filter for a house in the middle of the woods? A fresh, piney scent? A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's 3.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passeng... More
Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)
February 21, 2021
There are some boots that don't come in a shoe box and aren't worn on your feet. They are called axle or CV boots, and they can be important parts for many vehicles. That CV stands for constant velocity. CV axles are mainly used in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. They're also us... 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
Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville
February 7, 2021
Hello Perryville . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Perryville drivers?First of all, the Check En... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville: Air Conditioning Inspection
January 31, 2021
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Perryville require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also som... More
Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville
January 24, 2021
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
January 17, 2021
Hello Perryville resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your ... More
The Truth about Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation)
January 10, 2021
Most light vehicles (under 10,000 pounds/4,500 kg) in North America sold from 2008 model year on have a feature that many people are confused about. It's the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You may have some experience with it yourself if you own a newer vehicle. Vehicles with TPMS hav... More
Cooling System Components
January 3, 2021
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Perryville auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Missouri.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system u... More