Make your Service Visit at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna a Good One
December 18, 2022
Most people don't love going to get their vehicle serviced, but it's one of those things you just have to do. So you might as well get the most of out of it. There are some steps you can take that will likely help you get the best results possible. For one thing, it's important to describe your p... More
Procrastination Prevention in Anna
December 11, 2022
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
December 4, 2022
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Anna residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and oil ... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Anna: Timing Belt Overview
November 27, 2022
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Anna. The timing belts important job is t... More
What to Do In Case of an Accident
November 20, 2022
If you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Anna, Illinois, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what you should do in case of an accident in Anna, Illinois:When an accident occurs, you should always stop. Leaving t... More
The Truth about Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation)
November 13, 2022
Most light vehicles (under 10,000 pounds/4,500 kg) in North America sold from 2008 model year on have a feature that many people are confused about. It's the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You may have some experience with it yourself if you own a newer vehicle. Vehicles with TPMS hav... More
Below 45 Degrees in Anna: Consider Winter Tires
November 6, 2022
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Anna drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Illinois drivers ran out and bo... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
October 30, 2022
At Charlie's Fast Lube Anna we've had a lot of Anna customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Illinois. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of... More
Technician Training at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
October 23, 2022
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna in Anna. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive professiona... More
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
October 16, 2022
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... More