Back to all

Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Anna: Battery Testing

March 3, 2022

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.

Batteries are a big ticket item for most Anna drivers and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery that cannot hold a full charge requires the alternator to work extra hard, causing it to wear out prematurely.

Your Charlie's Fast Lube Anna service advisor can test your battery to see if it should be replaced. Testing is a good idea for Illinois drivers because a battery might still be good, but become dead because of a bad alternator or even a worn serpentine belt and tensioner.

Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
1215 East Vienna St.
Anna, Illinois 62906
618-833-4999
http://www.charliesfastlubeanna.com

 

Need Service?

Request a Quote

More articles from Charlie's Fast Lube Anna

Don't Neglect Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)

June 29, 2025

If you've ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly inflated, in good shape and easy to get to. Problem is many of us don't even give our spare tire (if we even have one) a second thought. If you have an SUV or truck with a spare, it may be mounted o... More

Oil Times are a-Changin' (Oil Change Synthetic)

June 23, 2025

When it comes to oil changes, things are really changing. Most newer vehicles require synthetic oil, and while it costs more than conventional oil, it doesn't need to be changed as often. When conventional oil was the only game in town, you changed your oil every 3,000 miles/5,000 km. But as tec... More

When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light)

June 16, 2025

There are some dashboard lights you should pay more attention to than others. One is the air bag light. If it's on and your vehicle is in an accident, your air bags probably won't do their job. Automakers began installing air bags in the late 1990's since they were mandatory in the United State... More