The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... Read More Posted in Following Recommended Intervals on September 15, 2019 Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Advice on What to Pour into Your VehicleChanges in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Anna residents to always ... Read More Posted in Fluids on September 08, 2019 Sniffing Out a ProblemYour parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... Read More Posted in Fluids on September 01, 2019 Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Anna DriversKnowing how their engine works can help Anna drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generate... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on August 25, 2019 Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around AnnaWith high fuel prices in Anna, Illinois, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think... Read More Posted in Fuel System on August 18, 2019 DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 11, 2019 Time Out: Suspension Problems in AnnaYour vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around ev... Read More Posted in Suspension on August 04, 2019 Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Anna: Signs of an Alignment ProblemWhen properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Anna drivers often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While... Read More Posted in Automotive News on July 28, 2019 How Your Check Engine Light WorksHave you ever had an experience like this in Anna, Illinois? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You f... Read More Posted in Dashboard on July 21, 2019 Nighttime Visibility in AnnaThere are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Anna area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor... Read More Posted in Headlamps on July 14, 2019 |
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