Is Your Sikeston Driving Severe?
March 5, 2023
People near Sikeston, Missouri, often ask Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Sikeston, Missouri, service advisor at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston look up your vehicle in a se... More
No Fountain of Youth (Aging Tires)
February 26, 2023
Can you think of anyone who enjoys aging? Wrinkles where you don't want them, gray hair, eyes that won't focus any more, no stamina. Believe it or not, your tires age, too, and they don't get better the older they get. And here's the important thing to know, even if they can still pass a tread... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston Guide to Servicing Your Differential
February 19, 2023
Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for Sikeston drivers. A lot of us in Sikeston don't know what a differential is or what it's for. Ev... More
Road Ready (Trip Inspection)
February 12, 2023
Maybe you've been cooped up for a while and are yearning for a change of scenery. Or maybe you need to visit a relative who lives far away. You choose not to fork out the big bucks for airline tickets, so it's time for a road trip. Make sure you're road ready by having your vehicle professiona... 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
Battery Replacement at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston in Sikeston
January 29, 2023
Hello, welcome to Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Sikeston runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke d... 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
Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
January 15, 2023
If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you shouldnt ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. Braking action should be smooth, sure, and quiet, not shaky and noisy. Most newer vehicles have disc brakes, called that b... More
10 Services Sikeston Drivers Often Overlook
January 8, 2023
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Sikeston. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Spe... More
No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)
January 1, 2023
Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter. Just like your kitchen sink strainer filters out errant particles of food from clogging your drain, the oil filter cleans out small particles t... More