Gas Savings in Sparta: Sharpen Your Pencil
December 31, 2018
High gas prices in Sparta increase the cost of living for Illinois drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Sparta vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled mainten... More
Hey Sparta Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
November 25, 2018
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Sparta?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee... More
Let Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
October 21, 2018
Sparta area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Sparta drivers want to h... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta
September 16, 2018
These days many people in the Sparta area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maintenan... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Sparta, Illinois
September 9, 2018
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Sparta, Illinois: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Sparta motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Because n... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
August 12, 2018
At Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta we've had a lot of Sparta customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Illinois. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percen... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Sparta
July 16, 2018
Every Sparta car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So be... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta
June 23, 2018
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Illinois news. Sparta people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Sparta motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters,... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta?
June 21, 2018
Today's Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Sparta drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Illinois who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the di... More