No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)

December 31, 2023

If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the gas pump and wondered, "Which side is the fuel filler on?" Here's a tip for you. There is usually a little arrow on the instrument panel near the fuel gauge that points to the side where the fuel fi... More

Recommended Anna Service Intervals

December 24, 2023

Everyone in Anna, Illinois, knows we are advised to go to our Anna dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Anna residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us what was ... More

Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna in Anna

December 17, 2023

With Anna gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Anna area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in Illinois. Bu... More

What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)

December 10, 2023

You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... More

TCB your PCV (PCV Valve Replacement)

December 3, 2023

Your gasoline engine goes through some exhausting work. Yes, it's truly exhausting, as in: it produces exhaust! And when your engine starts behaving like it's exhausted, such as running poorly or getting lousy fuel economy, the trouble may be something called a PCV valve. Did you know it's a ser... More