No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)
July 23, 2023
If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the gas pump and wondered, "Which side is the fuel filler on?" Here's a tip for you. There is usually a little arrow on the instrument panel near the fuel gauge that points to the side where the fuel fi... More
Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)
July 16, 2023
Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat. Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can raise the pressure in your tires. If you are driving on overinflated tires, they won't have as much contact wi... More
Lease or Buy?
July 9, 2023
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Perryville drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays... More
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Perryville, Missouri
July 2, 2023
Everyone in Perryville, Missouri eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Perryville, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categorie... More
Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
June 25, 2023
After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking has had a thorough inspection? And is it roadworthy for several days on the highway? Time to schedule a... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: A New Engine Air Filter at Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville
June 18, 2023
All of us in Perryville know we have to get the oil changed in our vehicles periodically. That's just part of good vehicle care. But when Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville technicians change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That's why they sometimes let you know that your air fil... More
Drive Train Service in Perryville at Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville
June 11, 2023
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
June 4, 2023
On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not. If your ref... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
May 28, 2023
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
Below 45 Degrees in Perryville: Consider Winter Tires
May 21, 2023
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Perryville drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Missouri drivers ran out ... More