Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)

February 25, 2024

You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's acceleration isn't what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle's fuel and... More

Hey Sparta Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?

October 8, 2023

Higher Sparta fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Sparta drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fuel p... More

Fuel for Thought

September 17, 2023

If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More

Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)

April 16, 2023

You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house. But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it. It goes into things like insurance, repairs and fuel. One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel if yo... More

Good Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta Equals Good Fuel Economy in Sparta

June 12, 2022

Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Sparta drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Illinois, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through preventiv... More

Wasteful Thinking

March 7, 2021

With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More

Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta in Sparta

February 7, 2021

With Sparta gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Sparta area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in Illinois... More

Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta Really Save Gas?

April 7, 2019

Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Sparta drivers don't always extend those g... More