Out with the Old (Vehicle Parts that Wear Out)

February 5, 2023

Some drivers don't pay any attention to their vehicles until something breaks. Others take them into their service repair facility for maintenance even before a problem develops. Still, even if you fit into the second group, there are some parts on a vehicle that will simply wear out over time.... More

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

A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)

January 22, 2023

Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More

Nighttime Visibility in Perryville

January 15, 2023

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Perryville area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisio... More

Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

January 8, 2023

There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the r... More

Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires

January 1, 2023

Perryville drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the ste... More

Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville

December 25, 2022

The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Missouri residents to review their finances. More and more Perryville drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America tod... More

The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)

December 18, 2022

You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windshield, and if you're not seeing it at all, that's probably a good sign. The fact is that unless our windshields get fogged up, hazy or cracked, we don't pay all that much attention to them. Consideri... More

Lean Times (Shocks and Springs)

December 11, 2022

You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times. By that, we mean it's literally leaning to one side. When you notice that, you should get it checked out at your service facility soon because you could have a serious problem. Many things can cause a vehicle to lean. You may have pro... 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