Professional Fuel System Cleaning

December 29, 2019

Getting 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. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More

Super Slick at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna in Anna: Synthetic Oil

December 22, 2019

When 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 and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More

Getting New Tires in Anna?

December 15, 2019

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... More

Engine Air Filter from Charlie's Fast Lube Anna

December 8, 2019

Many 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 an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, ... More

Tire Tread Depth for Anna, Illinois Drivers

December 1, 2019

Driving 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 consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More