Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
April 7, 2024
Sparta drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lubr... More
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
July 16, 2023
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)
June 11, 2023
There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way! So what goes wrong w... More
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
December 11, 2022
When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
October 23, 2022
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
A Cold Day in Sparta ? Air Conditioning Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta
October 17, 2021
Most Sparta drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Illinois highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Sparta rush hour, but so can a long ride in a hot ... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
July 11, 2021
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Sparta. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Sparta drivers that visit Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta is contaminated... More
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta in Sparta
January 31, 2021
Most Illinois auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning ... More
Sparta Air Conditioning Service
November 8, 2020
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Sparta, but not in your vehicle. When Sparta residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfort... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta: Air Conditioning Inspection
June 26, 2018
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Sparta require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some pa... More