Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
December 27, 2020
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Questions to Ask Your Anna Service Advisor
December 20, 2020
We find that a lot of Anna drivers are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or seem pushy. Vehicles are very complicated and there's more to know about them than most of us have the time to learn. Maybe it's ... More
Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)
December 13, 2020
Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
December 6, 2020
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Charlie's Fast Lube Anna for a check up.In today's Charlie's Fast Lube Anna auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Anna residents need fuel to go... More
THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)
November 29, 2020
We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
November 22, 2020
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Anna, Illinois
November 15, 2020
The cooling system keeps Illinois vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Anna. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Anna drivers associate with the ... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
November 8, 2020
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
November 1, 2020
Some of us Anna drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Illinois, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. The har... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
October 25, 2020
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More