Smooth Shifting in Sikeston, Missouri: Transmission Service
June 25, 2023
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... 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
Alleviate the Creaks and Squeaks (Chassis Lubrication)
June 11, 2023
If your vehicle creaks and squeaks when you drive down the road, it may mean that some of the metal parts are rubbing against each other and need to be lubricated. Those could be parts of the suspension, steering system and the drivetrain. Years ago, most vehicles had to have their chassis (wha... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Sikeston, Missouri
June 4, 2023
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Missouri environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Sikeston drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Sikes... More
Light Up your Life (Headlamp Replacement)
May 28, 2023
Did you know that having a burned out headlight can result in your rearview mirror reflecting some flashing lights? In other words, you might get pulled over by the police for only having one working headlight, because in most places it's against the law. Not only is it illegal to drive with one... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Sikeston, Missouri
May 21, 2023
Sikeston auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Sikeston, Missouri, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good ca... More
Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
May 14, 2023
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the r... More
On Board Diagnostics for Sikeston Motorists
May 7, 2023
Some Sikeston vehicle owners wonder why Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston and other Sikeston auto repair shops charge a fee for vehicle diagnostics. Receiving a diagnostic charge at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston for a tricky automotive problem shouldn't be a surprise. In the Sikeston area, automotive ... More
TCB your PCV (PCV Valve Replacement)
April 30, 2023
Your gasoline engine goes through some exhausting work. Yes, it's truly exhausting, as in: it produces exhaust! And when your engine starts behaving like it's exhausted, such as running poorly or getting lousy fuel economy, the trouble may be something called a PCV valve. Did you know it's a ser... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
April 23, 2023
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More