MaintenanceThe 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 Severe Service RequirementsA lot of Jackson drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of auto... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 01, 2020 Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good IdeaAt Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson we get a lot of Jackson drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Missouri, so it's importan... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 05, 2020 Maintaining Your Older Car in Jackson, MissouriThe government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Jackson, Missouri: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Jackson motoring public, bu... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 20, 2019 Economics of Maintenance for Jackson Auto OwnersBuying a new car in Jackson is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Jackson who've been used to dr... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 29, 2019 Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any g... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 22, 2019 Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Charlie's Fast Lube JacksonA while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Missouri news. Jackson people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate.A lot of Jackson motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good c... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 10, 2019 Fall and Spring Checkup in JacksonWhen I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 01, 2019 Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson?Today's Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Jackson drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Missouri who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness a... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 30, 2018 The Maintenance Free MythSometimes we hear people in Jackson say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 12, 2018 |
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