FluidsBattery Maintenance Tips From Charlie's Fast Lube JacksonWhen 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... Read More Posted in Fluids on February 20, 2022 Battery Basics for JacksonIt's important for Jackson drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Missouri weather. Most Jackson area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine.Howev... Read More Posted in Fluids on October 17, 2021 The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal.... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 18, 2021 Sniffing Out a ProblemYour parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention.For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... Read More Posted in Fluids on March 07, 2021 Super Slick at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson in Jackson: Synthetic OilWhen you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 17, 2019 Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your VehiclesHello Missouri! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 18, 2019 Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson: Making a Battery Last LongerOne thing all Jackson drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted... Read More Posted in Fluids on March 10, 2019 The Right Fluids for Your VehicleThe current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Jackson to alw... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 19, 2018 Need a New Battery? Call Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson TodayHello Jackson drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Jackson, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over... Read More Posted in Fluids on July 22, 2018 Missouri: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?Missouri residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 21, 2018 |
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