A Cold Day in Sikeston ? Air Conditioning Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston
February 18, 2024
Most Sikeston drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Missouri highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Sikeston rush hour, but so can a long ride in a ... More
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
June 18, 2023
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
January 22, 2023
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston in Sikeston
August 7, 2022
Most Missouri auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning ... More
Air Conditioning Service in Sikeston
February 11, 2022
Hey Sikeston! Let's talk about one of our Missouri summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Sikeston drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time t... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston: Air Conditioning Inspection
February 6, 2022
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Sikeston require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some ... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston in Sikeston
August 2, 2020
Warm weather or cold, Sikeston drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Sikeston people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for... More
Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)
May 24, 2020
There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way! So what goes wrong w... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
December 22, 2019
Sikeston drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lu... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
September 1, 2019
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Sikeston. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Sikeston drivers that visit Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston is contam... More