Things Aren't Always What They Seem
August 8, 2021
If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in Missouri was heading to work on a hot July day and not... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
August 1, 2021
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Jackson Ride
July 25, 2021
It seems like everywhere you go in the Jackson area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Missouri auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do... More
Nighttime Visibility in Jackson
July 18, 2021
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Jackson area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisions ... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson: Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear
July 11, 2021
90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Jackson drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace them... More
Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)
July 4, 2021
If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it's not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we're talking about oxygen, you should know that your vehicle uses oxygen sensors to make sure your engine is running the way it shou... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson: Tire Replacement Overview
June 27, 2021
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Jackson drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of ... More
Tracking True in Jackson: Wheel Alignment
June 20, 2021
At Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for pro... More
Battery Replacement for Your vehicle
June 13, 2021
Modern vehicles in and around Jackson run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Jackson drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really s... More
The Best Test
June 6, 2021
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