June 2018Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Charlie's Fast Lube AnnaYour browser does not support the video tag. The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Anna use fuel filters. For more informa... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 27, 2018 The Economy of Maintenance for Anna DriversDo I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Anna drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because we don't like t... Read More Posted in Keys to a long lasting vehicle on June 26, 2018 Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna in AnnaYour browser does not support the video tag. Most Illinois auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maint... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on June 26, 2018 Fuel Injection Basics for AnnaYour browser does not support the video tag. All modern Anna vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Anna drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 25, 2018 Recommended Service Intervals at Charlie's Fast Lube AnnaYour browser does not support the video tag. Most people in the Anna area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and compo... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on June 24, 2018 Differential Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna: Viva la DifferenceYour browser does not support the video tag. Every vehicle on Illinois roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Anna residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when yo... Read More Posted in Differential Service on June 23, 2018 Tire Rotation and Balancing at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna in AnnaYour browser does not support the video tag. Tires do a lot of work for Anna drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Anna. They also support the entire weight of the ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on June 22, 2018 Anna Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?Your browser does not support the video tag. The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Anna, fuel is burned in your vehicle eng... Read More Posted in Parts on June 21, 2018 How Does Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Know What to Recommend?When you drop your vehicle off at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna in Anna, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Charlie's Fast Lube Anna professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. First of all, your Anna service center will note th... Read More Posted in Service Standards on June 20, 2018 Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your VehiclesYour browser does not support the video tag. Hello Illinois! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel e... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 19, 2018 |
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