January 2020Serpentine Belt Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta in SpartaDon't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Sparta road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs... Read More Posted in Parts on January 26, 2020 Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta: Causes of Wheel MisalignmentWhen 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 a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. Whi... Read More Posted in Automotive News on January 19, 2020 Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good IdeaAt Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta we get a lot of Sparta drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Illinois, so it's important ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 12, 2020 The Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta Guide to Custom WheelsIf you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Sparta d... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on January 05, 2020 Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Sparta DriversSparta residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on January 01, 2020 |
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