The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle

February 4, 2024

The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Sparta to alwa... More

Sniffing Out a Problem

December 31, 2023

Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More

How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta

December 10, 2023

Today in the Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta auto care blog, we're going to talk to Sparta drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest ve... More

Wired! (Battery Cable Service)

November 19, 2023

Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More

Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle

February 19, 2023

Today's Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta service advisor will know the proper coolant for you... More

A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)

January 22, 2023

If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More

Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle

January 8, 2023

Today, Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Sparta are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you ... More

Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta: Making a Battery Last Longer

August 21, 2022

One thing all Sparta drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted ... More

A New Battery in Sparta

July 31, 2022

Hello Sparta drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Sparta, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery... More

A Stitch in Time at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta

April 24, 2022

You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More