Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
December 18, 2022
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)
December 11, 2022
Nobody has to tell you that computers are a part of so many things in our lives. Smartphones, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, televisions. You name itit has a computer in it. And your vehicle is no exception. The earliest cars relied on the technology of their time, and there was no such ... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson: Alignment Inspection
December 4, 2022
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Jackson drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as su... More
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
November 27, 2022
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rain. And how it does all those things is pretty cool. First, just like any weather station, a vehicle ha... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
November 20, 2022
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Jackson area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Jackson can conserve f... More
Wasteful Thinking
November 13, 2022
With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Jackson, Missouri
November 6, 2022
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Jackson, Missouri, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Jackson, Missouri, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The m... More
An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)
October 30, 2022
You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil for summer, hot-weather oil? While it may seem like it makes sense, there's some good news. Most drivers don't have to, and here's why. Engine oil can be made in different thicknesses. That thicknes... More
Recommended Jackson Service Intervals
October 23, 2022
Everyone in Jackson, Missouri, knows we are advised to go to our Jackson dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Jackson residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us ... More
Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
October 16, 2022
Its just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended. When theyre not, that is called being out of alignment. Here are some signs that your alignment has problems. Your steering wheel isnt straight... More