Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
February 4, 2024
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should ... More
Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Perryville Drivers
January 28, 2024
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Perryville auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; th... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
January 21, 2024
Hey Perryville area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Missouri streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Perryville area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds o... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
January 14, 2024
Modern Perryville vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute th... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
January 7, 2024
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
January 1, 2024
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Perryville Car Owners
December 31, 2023
A generation ago, Perryville drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Perryville shop every year or two for repair... More
The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Perryville Drivers
December 24, 2023
People in Perryville have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to... More
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
December 17, 2023
The price of gas in Missouri has got people in Perryville talking. It seems that Perryville folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve ... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
December 10, 2023
The team at Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville in Perryville, and Missouri car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Perryville drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel... More