Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)

July 28, 2024

As the weather changes over from hot to colder, drivers will have to deal with more slippery streets. And it's important to know how to drive with the brakes you have on your vehicle. In the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang... More

A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)

July 21, 2024

You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More

The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)

July 14, 2024

You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windshield, and if you're not seeing it at all, that's probably a good sign. The fact is that unless our windshields get fogged up, hazy or cracked, we don't pay all that much attention to them. Consideri... More

The Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle

July 7, 2024

The automotive professionals at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta would like to give Sparta drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specia... More