The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)
December 10, 2023
Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in the shape of a vehicle engine, often accompanied by the words Check, Check Engine, Check Engine Se... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
December 3, 2023
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)
November 26, 2023
So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck lid, on the roof or on the spare wheel carr... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Poplar Bluff, Missouri
November 19, 2023
The median age for cars in the Poplar Bluff, Missouri area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Poplar Bluff area, bring it into Charlie's Fast ... More
Suspension Service in Poplar Bluff at Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff
November 12, 2023
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Poplar Bluff may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Poplar Bluff. Its job is to keep y... More
Tire Tread Depth for Poplar Bluff, Missouri Drivers
November 5, 2023
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
October 29, 2023
Poplar Bluff residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Poplar Bluff Service for Your Exhaust System
October 22, 2023
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
October 15, 2023
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Poplar Bluff area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indicatio... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Poplar Bluff
October 8, 2023
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Poplar Bluff. If you took an informal poll around Poplar Bluff you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most pe... More