Maintenance
When autumn comes around in Jackson, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Jackson drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Jackson dri...
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Posted in Maintenance
on August 14, 2022
Most Jackson folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Jackson market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have bee...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 27, 2022
Missouri 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 ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on January 23, 2022
If 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...
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Posted in Maintenance
on January 01, 2022
Since 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 ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on September 19, 2021
Because 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...
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Posted in Maintenance
on November 22, 2020
Sometimes 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...
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Posted in Maintenance
on October 04, 2020
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...
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Posted in Maintenance
on August 16, 2020
All 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...
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Posted in Maintenance
on August 09, 2020
The 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...
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Posted in Maintenance
on June 14, 2020
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