The Edible Engine

July 31, 2018

You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... More

Emergency Items for Your vehicle

July 25, 2018

Local Sparta roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around Sparta would h... More

Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Sparta

July 16, 2018

Every Sparta car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So be... More

Breathe Free in Sparta: Cabin Air Filter Replacement at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta

July 10, 2018

There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Sparta drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car nice and clean.A cabin air filter is similar to the fil... More

Talk to Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta About New Shoes for Your Vehicle

July 2, 2018

Custom wheels are one way that Sparta folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be m... More