Tire Replacement: What Sparta Drivers Need to Know
June 27, 2018
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta: Air Conditioning Inspection
June 26, 2018
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Sparta require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some pa... More
Suspension Service in Sparta at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta
June 25, 2018
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Sparta may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Sparta. Its job is to keep your wheels f... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Sparta
June 25, 2018
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Sparta area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Sparta area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you... More
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Sparta: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta
June 24, 2018
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Sparta drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Sparta drive... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta
June 23, 2018
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Illinois news. Sparta people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Sparta motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters,... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Sparta
June 22, 2018
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Sparta, Illinois, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Charlie's ... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta?
June 21, 2018
Today's Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Sparta 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 di... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Sparta, Illinois
June 20, 2018
Sparta auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Sparta, Illinois, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good care o... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
June 19, 2018
There's a lot of auto advice in Illinois right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to ... More