Serpentine Belt Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston
August 27, 2023
Most Sikeston folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Sikeston market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have b... More
Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
August 20, 2023
The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems are under extra stress in hot weather, so here are a few to make sure are getting the care and maintenance they need. It makes sense that the cooling system is one to make sure is in top shape. Vehicl... More
Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)
August 13, 2023
You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More
DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)
August 6, 2023
A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... More