MaintenanceCharlie's Fast Lube Jackson Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2Missouri service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Jackson drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson fuel system cleaning: Over ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 23, 2022 Serpentine Belt Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson in JacksonIf you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 01, 2022 Jackson Drivers Severe Service Maintenance SchedulesSince driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Jackson drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Jackson drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 19, 2021 Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Charlie's Fast Lube JacksonBecause 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Ja... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 22, 2020 Budget for Maintenance in JacksonSometimes busy Jackson residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Missouri in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced t... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 04, 2020 Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Jackson streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas tha... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 16, 2020 Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes OnAll Jackson service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles.The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant thr... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 09, 2020 Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Jackson, MissouriThe median age for cars in the Jackson, Missouri area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise.If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Jackson area, bring it into Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson fo... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 14, 2020 Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto RunningAt Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson we've had a lot of Jackson customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Missouri. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 perc... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 03, 2020 The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Jackson DriversPeople in Jackson have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 13... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 29, 2020 |
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