The Best Test
May 11, 2025
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Sikeston
January 1, 2024
One Sikeston automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Sikeston, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and tr... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
November 26, 2023
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Drive Train Service in Sikeston at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston
December 5, 2021
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
February 7, 2021
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Sikeston, Missouri, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Sikeston drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandabl... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Sikeston, Missouri
December 20, 2020
Every car in Sikeston, Missouri, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense V... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Sikeston?
November 22, 2020
There is a clear and vocal demand in Sikeston and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Missouri market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Sikeston area roads today, and many more being deve... More
Are There Blind Spots in Sikeston?
July 12, 2020
All Sikeston drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Sikeston.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, we c... More
Time for Differential Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston?
February 23, 2020
Hello Sikeston - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, yo... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Sikeston
October 17, 2018
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Sikeston, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Sikeston drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs,... More