Super Slick at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta in Sparta: Synthetic OilWhen you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options an... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 01, 2019 Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Sparta Car OwnersA generation ago, Sparta drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehi... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 24, 2019 Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface.But they don't last forever. With care and ... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on November 17, 2019 Maintaining Your Diesel in SpartaDiesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Sparta area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur conte... Read More Posted in Fuel System on November 10, 2019 The Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta Guide to Caring for Your TransmissionMost vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Sparta drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Sparta. You started out in a lower gear and shifte... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on November 03, 2019 Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you ge... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 27, 2019 Sparta Alignment ServiceYour car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... Read More Posted in Automotive News on October 20, 2019 Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta: Signs of an Alignment ProblemWhen properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Sparta drivers often associate our wheels being "knocked" out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object.Whi... Read More Posted in Automotive News on October 13, 2019 Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in SpartaUnderinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Sparta area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on October 06, 2019 Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Sparta, IllinoisEvery car in Sparta, Illinois, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge – hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recomme... Read More Posted in Drive Train on September 29, 2019 |
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