Serpentine Belt Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna

January 12, 2020

Most Anna folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Anna market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have been tota... More

Let Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years

January 5, 2020

Anna area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Anna drivers want to hang ... More

Charlie's Fast Lube Anna and the Maintenance Mindset

November 17, 2019

When it comes to their vehicles, some Anna residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Anna drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just may n... More

The Easy Way to Save Cash in Anna

May 5, 2019

The hottest Illinois news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Anna. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Anna can do to grea... More

Anna Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules

March 10, 2019

Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Anna drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Anna drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your trips ... More

Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

January 20, 2019

You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More

Looking Down the Road - Headlamps

January 7, 2019

If you've ever been driving around Anna and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of vi... More

Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Anna

December 23, 2018

Every Anna car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So betw... More

Fall and Spring Inspection at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna

December 17, 2018

Good vehicle care for us Anna residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required different w... More

Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna?

August 5, 2018

Today's Charlie's Fast Lube Anna article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Anna drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Illinois who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire b... More