Save Fuel by Watching Your WeightMost Anna drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Illinois folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Anna drivers all know — or should know — that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more we ... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on January 13, 2019 Looking Down the Road - HeadlampsIf you've ever been driving around Anna and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your fi... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 07, 2019 Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on TiresAnna drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on January 01, 2019 Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Automotive Tips: AlternatorYour alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the ... Read More Posted in Battery on December 31, 2018 Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In AnnaEvery Anna car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 23, 2018 Fall and Spring Inspection at Charlie's Fast Lube AnnaGood vehicle care for us Anna residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required different w... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 17, 2018 When "Shady" is a Good ThingJust like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 09, 2018 Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Anna MotoristsAnna residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the fi... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 03, 2018 Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Anna, IllinoisNo matter how well they're made, vehicles in Anna, Illinois, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Anna, Illinois, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. Th... Read More Posted in Fuel System on November 25, 2018 Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Charlie's Fast Lube AnnaRoad trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the jour... Read More Posted in Inspection on November 18, 2018 |
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