The Best Book that's Not a Best-SellerSometimes the movie is better than the book, sometimes it's the other way around. But when it comes to your vehicle, the best book of all is the owner's manual. The plot is simple: Owner wants long life and dependable performance from the vehicle, manual has the way to achieve that long life and... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on June 26, 2022 The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)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 ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on June 19, 2022 Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to. While there could be many different things that could cause that problem, one possibility is your vehicle's alternator.The alternator takes mechanical energy from the engine and turns it into electr... Read More Posted in Battery on June 12, 2022 "Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two problems somehow rela... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on June 05, 2022 Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... Read More Posted in Steering on May 29, 2022 Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fix... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on May 22, 2022 ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Anna IllinoisWhen accidents occur in Anna, Illinois, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Illinois police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets, pu... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on May 17, 2022 Out with the Old (Vehicle Parts that Wear Out)Some drivers don't pay any attention to their vehicles until something breaks. Others take them into their service repair facility for maintenance even before a problem develops. Still, even if you fit into the second group, there are some parts on a vehicle that will simply wear out over time.... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on May 08, 2022 The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whatever the problem was, it's gone now and I don't have to worry about it. Well, the problem may have gone away and it may not have.Your vehicle likely has one of these warning lights on the instrument pa... Read More Posted in Transmission on May 01, 2022 Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Engine Air Filter ReplacementWhen your experienced Charlie's Fast Lube Anna technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your air filter.An ai... Read More Posted in Engine Air Filter on April 24, 2022 |
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