Keep your vehicle running smoothly with these expert maintenance tips and advice from Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter.
A driver brought her vehicle into the shop the other day and told us how she was getting lousy fuel economy and that the engine was running rough. Plus, the Check Engine light was on. Our technician checked the code the engine had generated (why the Check Engine light was on...
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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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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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There's lots of good information to read in books and online. You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what sh...
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If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicles manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil. Synthetic oils are more ...
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Hello Dexter! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilat...
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Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lo...
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Your vehicles engine runs hot. It should, since its a series of little explosions that create the power that gets you going where you want to go. ...
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We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green. One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engin...
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Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when start...
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Your vehicle is like you in a way. When it gets hot, it needs to be cooled down. And one of the key parts to keeping it cool is the water pump.No...
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Bet you didn't know:Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Wh...
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