Maintenance on My Mind
December 28, 2025
Ask any Sikeston man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car i... More
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston
December 21, 2025
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Sikeston. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understa... More
A Bright Spark (Ignition Coil Replacement)
December 14, 2025
Ever wonder how your vehicles engine is able to take the 12-volts from its battery and ramp that up to as high as the tens of thousands of volts it takes to fire its spark plugs? The secret is something called an ignition coil. Most newer vehicles have an ignition coil at each cylinder, but olde... More
Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold (Temperature Gauge)
December 7, 2025
You know your body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees F, 37 degrees C. Your vehicle has a normal temperature, too, and if you pay attention to it, that can save you some big headaches down the road. Many vehicles have a temperature gauge on the dash that takes the temperature of the engi... More