Keep your vehicle running smoothly with these expert maintenance tips and advice from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta.
You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two p...
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You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is ...
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All modern Sparta vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Sparta drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector ...
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What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and...
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The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developmen...
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Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehic...
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When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Sparta drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more t...
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Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation...
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Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to d...
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When your vehicle breaks down in the Sparta, Illinois, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your veh...
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Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may te...
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A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog foo...
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