MaintenanceWhy a Trip Inspection Is a Good IdeaAt Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta we get a lot of Sparta drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Illinois, so it's important ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 12, 2020 Keys to a Long Lasting VehicleWe live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 22, 2019 Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Sparta Car OwnersA generation ago, Sparta drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehi... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 24, 2019 Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta On Your Serpentine BeltToday we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Sparta, Illinois, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes e... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 22, 2019 Technician Training at Charlie's Fast Lube SpartaYour vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta in Sparta. And even though it may just be ro... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 08, 2019 Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicleIf you're reading this article in Sparta, Illinois, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta tells you the manufacturer recommends some addition... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 12, 2019 Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine.The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 21, 2019 Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes OnAll Sparta service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles.The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coola... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 04, 2019 Looking Down the Road - HeadlampsIf you've ever been driving around Sparta and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your fi... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 13, 2019 Synthetic Oil for Sparta AutosIf you are a driver in Sparta and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil an... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 02, 2019 |
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