Clean Air for Your Engine: A New Engine Air Filter at Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff

July 31, 2018

All of us in Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff technicians change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That's why they sometimes let you know that your air... More

New School: Automotive Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff Technician Training

July 24, 2018

Poplar Bluff consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles ha... More

Serpentine Belt Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff in Poplar Bluff

July 16, 2018

Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Poplar Bluff road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pu... More

Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff: Serpentine Belt System Wear

July 9, 2018

The primary job of the serpentine belt for Poplar Bluff drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not c... More

Ask Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?

July 1, 2018

The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... More