Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
June 30, 2019
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Illinois: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
June 23, 2019
Illinois residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Sparta
June 16, 2019
With high fuel prices in Sparta, Illinois, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?Do some... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
June 9, 2019
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Sparta, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive ar... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
June 2, 2019
Hey Sparta area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Illinois streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Sparta area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inc... More