Serpentine Belt Service at Charlie's Fast Lube AnnaMost Anna 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 Anna market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 12, 2020 Let Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of YearsAnna area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Anna drivers want to hang ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 05, 2020 All About Your TPMS in AnnaAnna drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Illinois auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflat... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on January 01, 2020 Professional Fuel System CleaningGetting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. Th... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 29, 2019 Super Slick at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna in Anna: Synthetic OilWhen you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options an... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 22, 2019 Getting New Tires in Anna?There are so many tire choices in the Anna area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Anna area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your friendly an... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on December 15, 2019 Engine Air Filter from Charlie's Fast Lube AnnaMany Anna drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 08, 2019 Tire Tread Depth for Anna, Illinois DriversDriving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They c... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on December 01, 2019 Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it.Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... Read More Posted in Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down on November 24, 2019 Charlie's Fast Lube Anna and the Maintenance MindsetWhen it comes to their vehicles, some Anna residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Anna drivers generally accept that... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 17, 2019 |
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