Bad Vibes
October 18, 2020
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
Fuel for Thought
October 11, 2020
If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... 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
Getting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)
September 27, 2020
Who thinks about their fuel gauge? You probably don't until it doesn't work any more. Then you have to guess how much fuel is in your tank, and that's no way to live life on the road. Fuel gauges, like every other part in your vehicle, can fail. And when yours stops working, you will probably... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Radiator Service
September 20, 2020
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Jackson, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine ... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Missouri Roads?
September 13, 2020
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Missouri spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)
September 6, 2020
If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg... More
Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
August 30, 2020
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair. Experts say wha... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
August 23, 2020
Most Jackson drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Missouri folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Jackson drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more... 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