Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
April 14, 2024
As the weather changes over from hot to colder, drivers will have to deal with more slippery streets. And it's important to know how to drive with the brakes you have on your vehicle. In the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang... More
Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)
April 7, 2024
You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More
Tracking True in Poplar Bluff: Wheel Alignment
March 31, 2024
At Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspect... More
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Poplar Bluff Drivers
March 24, 2024
Hello, Poplar Bluff residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Poplar Bluff auto owners don't need to filter... More
Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)
March 17, 2024
It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on the dash that says "Check Engine," "Service Engine Soon," or it may be simply an engine-shaped light. Your first instinct may be to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine. The truth... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
March 10, 2024
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
March 3, 2024
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Poplar Bluff?
February 25, 2024
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Poplar Bluff?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Missouri approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. ... More
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
February 18, 2024
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rain. And how it does all those things is pretty cool. First, just like any weather station, a vehicle ha... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
February 11, 2024
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More