The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta

September 11, 2022

Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Sparta auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The central el... More

Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)

December 12, 2021

We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More

That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)

September 26, 2021

If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More

Steering Clear in Sparta

August 8, 2021

Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More

Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)

June 20, 2021

Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, but there are still plenty of the old... More

Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Sparta

February 9, 2020

Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Sparta. If you took an informal poll around Sparta you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in Spar... More

Right or Left? Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta Power Steering Service

March 17, 2019

Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More

Steer Right in Sparta

August 20, 2018

Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Sparta drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent years... More

Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Sparta

June 22, 2018

Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Sparta, Illinois, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Charlie's ... More