Keep your vehicle running smoothly with these expert maintenance tips and advice from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta.
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Sparta, Illinois, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Sparta area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiri...
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Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can finally get our vehicles into warm weather mode. He...
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For those of you in Sparta, Illinois who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want t...
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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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Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each ...
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Sparta drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wea...
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You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail ...
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We all know about winter tires. But did you know there is such a thing as summer tires?Most people have all-season tires on their vehicles. They ...
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When it comes to their vehicles, some Sparta residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it jus...
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Let's face it. New vehicles are expensive, so finding a good used one can save drivers a lot of money. It's tempting to look through ads, find a ...
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It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or w...
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With the recent focus in the Sparta area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Sparta driver...
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