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
Fuel Injector Cleaning at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson
March 10, 2024
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every single fuel-i... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson in Jackson for Better Performance
December 17, 2023
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Jackson, Missouri
November 19, 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 Jackson drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Jackso... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
May 21, 2023
Most Jackson auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Jackson drivers actually save?In today's Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson article, w... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
January 8, 2023
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
November 20, 2022
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Jackson area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Jackson can conserve f... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Jackson, Missouri
November 6, 2022
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Jackson, Missouri, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Jackson, Missouri, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The m... More
Fuel Filter Service in Jackson, Missouri
July 31, 2022
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Jackson Drivers
February 13, 2022
Jackson residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to ... More