Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
December 12, 2021
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Jackson residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and o... More
Battery Basics for Jackson
October 17, 2021
It'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... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
April 18, 2021
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. ... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
March 7, 2021
Your 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... More
Super Slick at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson in Jackson: Synthetic Oil
November 17, 2019
When 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 ... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
August 18, 2019
Hello 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 ... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson: Making a Battery Last Longer
March 10, 2019
One 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... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
August 19, 2018
The 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... More
Need a New Battery? Call Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Today
July 22, 2018
Hello 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... More
Missouri: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
June 21, 2018
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 ... More