Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Dexter
March 5, 2023
Let's talk about something critical for all Dexter drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps you... More
Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)
February 26, 2023
If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it. Mobil's oil was different from conventional motor oil because it was first broken down to its basic molecules. Then, Mobil removed additional imp... More
Engine Hydration for Dexter Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
February 19, 2023
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More
Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)
February 12, 2023
Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced with a whole new set of driving challenges in spring. Deer and other wildlife. You are not the only one who gets spring fever. Animals do, too, and spring is the time they start looking for mates and fo... More
The Best Book that's Not a Best-Seller
February 5, 2023
Sometimes the movie is better than the book, sometimes it's the other way around. But when it comes to your vehicle, the best book of all is the owner's manual. The plot is simple: Owner wants long life and dependable performance from the vehicle, manual has the way to achieve that long life and... More
Engine Air Filter from Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter
January 29, 2023
Many Dexter drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to y... More
Technician Training at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter
January 22, 2023
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter in Dexter. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive profess... More
Rubber Match (Tire Replacement)
January 15, 2023
A set of new tires isn't probably high on anyone's list of exciting purchases. But since your life is literally riding on them, it's probably a good idea to know when it's time for you to buy new ones. If you've been feeling your vehicle slipping more in wet weather or it takes a longer distance... More
Defensive Driving in Dexter, Missouri
January 8, 2023
There was a man in the Dexter area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Missouri highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in D... More
Below 45 Degrees in Dexter: Consider Winter Tires
January 1, 2023
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Dexter drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Missouri drivers ran out and ... More