Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Jackson
March 5, 2022
Let's talk about something critical for all Jackson drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps yo... More
Exhaust Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson: Passing the Smell Test
March 4, 2022
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Jackson residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Missouri folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forg... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
March 3, 2022
Hey Jackson 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 Jackson area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an i... More
Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)
February 27, 2022
You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house. But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it. It goes into things like insurance, repairs and fuel. One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel if yo... More
Battery Maintenance Tips From Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson
February 20, 2022
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
February 20, 2022
Starting in 1996, Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in Jackson
February 19, 2022
Theres not much Jackson drivers can do about the price of gas in Missouri, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop lig... More
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Jackson Drivers
February 13, 2022
Jackson residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to ... More
Jackson Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car
February 6, 2022
Let's talk about air quality in Jackson. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Jackson drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last few years that cabin air... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson
January 30, 2022
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson for a check up.In today's Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Jackson residents need f... More