Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta: Serpentine Belt Overview
April 30, 2023
The technicians at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds ... More
Blind Spot Safety for Sparta Driving
April 23, 2023
Blind spots may be a good thing when it comes to a spouse's annoying habits, but when driving an automobile in Sparta, they are definitely to be avoided. So, while it's not good marital advice, it's good auto advice to minimize your own blind spots and stay out of other Sparta drivers' blind spo... More
Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)
April 16, 2023
You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house. But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it. It goes into things like insurance, repairs and fuel. One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel if yo... More
Engine Air Filter from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta
April 9, 2023
Many Sparta drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to y... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Sparta Ride
April 2, 2023
It seems like everywhere you go in the Sparta area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Illinois auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do ... More