Keep your vehicle running smoothly with these expert maintenance tips and advice from Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter.
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 vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure ai...
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Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in...
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Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the...
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Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays bea...
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Knowing how their engine works can help Dexter drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is espec...
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Dexter drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipm...
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You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when t...
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About 90% of our driving decisions in the Dexter area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely impo...
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Many Dexter drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They'r...
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Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Dexter area because of the high sul...
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So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Dexter d...
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When we Dexter residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a co...
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