Stay Safe in Jackson by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE
March 26, 2023
We don't want to think about it, but each Jackson resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with Missouri rescue workers. Rescue workers and Jackson police are well aware of this ... More
The Right Stuff (Choosing Replacement Parts)
March 19, 2023
Let's face it. Vehicles are complicated machines, each having thousands of parts. And since they're subjected to heat, cold, vibrations, bumps and much more, these parts wear out and need to be replaced. When your service advisor says you need a new part, you may have many options. Let's say ... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
March 12, 2023
The automotive professionals at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson would like to give Jackson drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more spec... More
Prepare Your Windshield for Winter (Wiper Blades and Fluid for Freezing Temperatures)
March 5, 2023
Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For example, winter tires give you better traction on snow. But some parts of your vehicle that may need special attention for winter are your windshield wipers. You may have found yourself in the middle o... More
Trickle Down Technology
February 26, 2023
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)
February 19, 2023
Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice as many accidents, according to a recent study. And that's people who don't use their turn signals.... More
QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
February 12, 2023
Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news anything but the sound of the vehicle itself. And maybe you're that person, too. Here's something to ... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Fuel Saving Tip for Jackson: Check Engine Light
February 5, 2023
Here's a question for Jackson, Missouri : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many conditio... More
Hey Jackson Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
January 29, 2023
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Jackson?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffe... More
The Right Oil for the Season (Engine Oil Viscosity)
January 22, 2023
As the temperatures plunge, certain types of engine oil may not flow as easily as they did when it was warmer. Makes sense, doesn't it? Just like molasses gets thicker as the temperature goes down, engine oil does the same thing. So, maybe you're wondering if you have to change your oil as the s... More