Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Illinois Driving
August 29, 2021
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Sparta knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Sparta area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Sparta, Illinois
July 25, 2021
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Sparta area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clean ... More
Diesel Maintenance for Illinois
June 13, 2021
At Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Illinois friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have ... More
Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta
May 23, 2021
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
April 4, 2021
Hello Sparta resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engi... More
Fuel Filter Service in Sparta, Illinois
March 28, 2021
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta for Better Performance
February 14, 2021
Hi Sparta residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the eng... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Sparta Vehicle
May 24, 2020
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Sparta area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to wa... More
Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta
April 26, 2020
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Sparta drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive maintena... More
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Sparta Drivers
January 1, 2020
Sparta residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to b... More