Keep your vehicle running smoothly with these expert maintenance tips and advice from Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter.
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 engines to pass an emissions test. Thats because these vehicles can be big polluters. Everyone wants their car to pass the test so th...
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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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Your vehicle is a complicated machine, and yes, it would be nice if you could take care of all of its problems yourself. There was a time when veh...
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It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand. But in cold weather, while it's a good idea to carry items s...
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Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, wires, rotors, caps, distributor points, fuel and a...
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With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cab...
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A driver called in to the shop the other day saying his European sports sedan had an odd problem. He was driving when his car started to slow down...
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Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle)Perhaps this sounds familiar. Your vehicle seems like its been around fo...
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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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If you've ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly inflated, in good shape and easy to get to. Prob...
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