A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
January 11, 2026
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
Battery Replacement for Your vehicle
December 21, 2025
Modern vehicles in and around Anna run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Anna drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains... More
Clean Machine (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
August 18, 2024
As your vehicle ages, its performance isnt quite what it used to be, but many of us never notice the change because its gradual. So here are a few questions to ask yourself. Does your vehicle feel like it doesnt have the pep that it used to? Have you noticed your fuel economy isnt quite as good... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
August 4, 2024
Anna residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the hig... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
April 14, 2024
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Anna, Illinois
February 4, 2024
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Anna area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clean ga... More
Don't Be Fuelish
November 12, 2023
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
June 25, 2023
The team at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna in Anna, and Illinois car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Anna drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel economy. But is t... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
September 4, 2022
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Anna area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Anna can conserve fuel by... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Anna
July 10, 2022
Anna drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Anna area, but it does add quite a bit to the pr... More