MaintenanceBusted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in SpartaThere's a segment of the Sparta area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomete... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 24, 2022 Fall and Spring Inspection at Charlie's Fast Lube SpartaGood vehicle care for us Sparta residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required different... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 10, 2022 Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta and the Maintenance MindsetWhen it comes to their vehicles, some Sparta residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Sparta drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just m... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 20, 2022 Busting Automotive Myths in Sparta, IllinoisMyths passed around our Sparta, Illinois community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 26, 2022 The Maintenance Free MythSometimes we hear people in Sparta say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexi... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 23, 2022 Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 04, 2021 Change Your Engine Air Filter at Charlie's Fast Lube SpartaMany Sparta car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filt... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 27, 2021 Sparta Drivers Severe Service Maintenance SchedulesSince driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Sparta drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Sparta drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your tr... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 18, 2021 The Easy Way to Save Cash in SpartaThe hottest Illinois news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Sparta. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Sparta can do to ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 30, 2020 Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Sparta streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 21, 2020 |
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