Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Sikeston
March 29, 2020
Every Sikeston car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty.
Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced.
So between your owner's manual and your Sikeston technician's inspection there's really no guesswork involved for Sikeston drivers.
Now, most air filters purchased in Sikeston don't cost a lot to replace. It's just that Missouri people hate getting caught with an unexpected expense. On the plus side, though, changing a dirty air filter at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston can often save enough on gas to pay for itself before your next oil change in Sikeston.
Think about a dirty furnace filter in your Sikeston home. When it's all clogged up, enough clean air can't get through. In your vehicle, that means that your engine can't get as much air as it needs to burn the fuel efficiently. So it makes do with less air and has to use more gas to move your vehicle around Sikeston roads.
Your vehicle actually needs about 12,000 times more air than fuel to run. Engine air filters don't cost much in Sikeston at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston. When it's time to change yours, just get it done. You'll get better fuel economy, have better performance and protect your vehicle engine.
Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston
2017 E. Malone
Sikeston, Missouri 63801
573-472-1139
http://www.charliesfastlubesikeston.com
Need Service?
More articles from Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston

In the Red (Why a Vehicle Overheats)
January 18, 2026
Heat is one thing that can damage a vehicle, especially if a problem isnt taken care of soon. Be on the lookout for signs that its getting too hot in some parts of your vehicle, starting with the most obvious one: the heat gauge/warning light on your instrument panel. When you see that heat gaug... More

The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
January 11, 2026
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More

Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)
January 4, 2026
It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on the dash that says "Check Engine," "Service Engine Soon," or it may be simply an engine-shaped light. Your first instinct may be to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine. The truth... More
