Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)
August 25, 2024
There's lots of good information to read in books and online. You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what shape they're in and if they are in need of attention. It's important to know how your tires are doing because a tire failure can be very dangerous to y... More
Winter Watch List (Winter Maintenance Items)
August 18, 2024
Don't love winter weather? Here's a list of four things you need to keep a watch on during the winter months. Let's start with coolant levels. Coolant is as important in cold weather as it is in hot weather. Think of the term "anti-freeze." Your coolant needs to be adjusted for climate and temp... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: A New Engine Air Filter at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson
August 11, 2024
All of us in Jackson know we have to get the oil changed in our vehicles periodically. That's just part of good vehicle care. But when Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson technicians change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That's why they sometimes let you know that your air filter ne... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
August 4, 2024
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More