Keep your vehicle running smoothly with these expert maintenance tips and advice from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta.
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Illinois folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tou...
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Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Sparta drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is o...
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Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and i...
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Modern Sparta vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction contro...
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The median age for cars in the Sparta, Illinois area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta we he...
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Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive mai...
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Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the o...
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The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers yo...
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No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the go...
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There are a lot of things in life that Sparta residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns e...
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What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is h...
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Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do thes...
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