Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson
June 30, 2024
Anyone who drives a car in Jackson knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Good... More
Coolant Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson
March 31, 2024
Jackson residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Missouri temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it has... More
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
April 24, 2022
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
March 20, 2022
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More
Keep Your Cool in Jackson
January 2, 2022
Jackson drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the co... 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
Smart Jackson Drivers Protect Against Overheating
January 24, 2021
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Jackson drivers t... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Radiator Service
September 20, 2020
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Jackson, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine ... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Jackson, Missouri
December 8, 2019
The cooling system keeps Missouri vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Jackson. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Jackson drivers associate wit... More
Engine Hydration for Jackson Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
August 11, 2019
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More