Keep your vehicle running smoothly with these expert maintenance tips and advice from Charlies Fast Lube.
With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your veh...
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You're heading down the road and you notice your vehicle is sputtering, like it's running out of gas. But the gauge show's it's still got a quarte...
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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...
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When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like ...
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The price of gas in Illinois has got people in Sparta talking. It seems that Sparta folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or pr...
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You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a ...
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Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For example, winter tires give you better traction on sn...
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Changing your oil regularly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running well. And knowing the right type of oil to...
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Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving aroun...
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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 ...
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