New School: Automotive Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Technician Training
March 13, 2022
Anna consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have made ... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
January 2, 2022
These days many people in the Anna area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maintenance... More
The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Anna Drivers
September 12, 2021
People in Anna have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 13,00... More
Budget for Maintenance in Anna
June 6, 2021
Sometimes busy Anna residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Illinois in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the ... More
Synthetic Oil for Anna Autos
April 25, 2021
If you are a driver in Anna and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it does... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
October 11, 2020
Illinois service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Anna drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Charlie's Fast Lube Anna fuel system cleaning: Over time, ... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Anna, Illinois
June 21, 2020
The median age for cars in the Anna, Illinois area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Charlie's Fast Lube Anna we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Anna area, bring it into Charlie's Fast Lube Anna for high-milea... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Anna
May 31, 2020
As Anna consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Illinois, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuff... More
Relax When the Wind Blows in Illinois: Winter Car Prep for Anna Drivers
May 24, 2020
When autumn comes around in Anna, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Anna drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Anna drivers on w... More
Hey Anna Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
May 17, 2020
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Anna?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee,'... More