Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston

June 30, 2019

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Missouri news. Sikeston people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Sikeston motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commut... More

Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades

June 23, 2019

There are several important factors that go into how often Sikeston drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether its a lot of bugs and road grime from Missouri free... More

Maintaining Your Diesel in Sikeston

June 16, 2019

Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Sikeston area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Sikeston diesel... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Sikeston, Missouri

June 9, 2019

A lot of fuel is wasted in the Sikeston 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 clea... More

PCV Valve Replacement

June 2, 2019

Hello Sikeston, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil han... More