You Are the Fluid Detective! (Leaking Fluids)
September 28, 2025
When you see some liquid sitting underneath your vehicle, your mind starts churning. Is that normal? Is that something serious, or did I just spill my drink? Heres a quick list of what those fluids look, smell and feel like, as well as what they might be. No, we dont recommend you taste them to ... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff: Battery Testing
June 16, 2025
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Poplar Bluff drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long... More
Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)
April 27, 2025
When one of your vehicles warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, Oh, no, whats wrong now? When its the battery light, it means theres something wrong with your vehicles battery or charging system. And because both are important for your vehicle to work properly, its a go... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
May 26, 2024
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
December 17, 2023
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
June 18, 2023
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Poplar Bluff residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids ca... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
March 26, 2023
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
February 26, 2023
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
November 27, 2022
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Poplar Bluff t... More
Super Slick at Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff in Poplar Bluff: Synthetic Oil
November 13, 2022
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More