PCV Valve: What Is It?
July 23, 2023
Most Sikeston drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehi... More
Sikeston Exhaust and Emissions Service
February 5, 2023
Many Sikeston residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston is really a lot more comprehensive these days.F... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
November 6, 2022
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Exhaust Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston in Sikeston
March 2, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Sikeston residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission cont... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston Service for Your Exhaust System
February 14, 2022
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston
March 21, 2021
Hello Sikeston! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Missouri vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to ... More