Serpentine Belt Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson
March 27, 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... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
January 23, 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 ... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson in Jackson
January 1, 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... More
Jackson Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
September 19, 2021
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 ... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson
November 22, 2020
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... More
Budget for Maintenance in Jackson
October 4, 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... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
August 16, 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... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
August 9, 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... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Jackson, Missouri
June 14, 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... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
May 3, 2020
At 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... More