Water PumpYour cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like... Read More Posted in Cooling System on May 19, 2019 Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from Charlie's Fast Lube AnnaYour vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts perfo... Read More Posted in Fuel System on May 12, 2019 The Easy Way to Save Cash in AnnaThe hottest Illinois news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Anna. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Anna can ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 05, 2019 Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Service for Your Exhaust SystemYour vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... Read More Posted in Exhaust on April 28, 2019 Keep Your Cool in AnnaAnna drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there ... Read More Posted in Cooling System on April 21, 2019 A Cold Day in Anna – Air Conditioning Service at Charlie's Fast Lube AnnaMost Anna drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Illinois highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Anna rush hour, but so can a long ride in a... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on April 14, 2019 Drive Defensively in IllinoisCar care is part of auto safety in Anna. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Illinois roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone take your safety away from you. You'll be aware of your surrou... Read More Posted in Safety on April 07, 2019 E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Charlie's Fast Lube AnnaToday at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Anna area. Some newer vehicle models a... Read More Posted in Warranty on March 31, 2019 Anna Alignment ServiceYour car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... Read More Posted in Automotive News on March 24, 2019 Service to Improve Fuel EconomyThe price of gas in Illinois has got people in Anna talking. It seems that Anna folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fue... Read More Posted in Fuel System on March 17, 2019 |
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