Getting New Tires in Dexter?
December 3, 2023
There are so many tire choices in the Dexter area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Dexter area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your friendl... More
Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
November 26, 2023
We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Dexter Vehicle
November 19, 2023
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Dexter area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to wa... More
Stuck! (Vehicle Door Issues)
November 12, 2023
This may have happened to you. You drive somewhere and get out of your vehicle only to try closing the door and it just won't stay closed! What a helpless feeling. You can't lock it; you can't leave it like it is. Or, let's say you head down to your vehicle to head out to work in the morning a... More
The New Blade in Town
November 5, 2023
If your windshield wipers are streaking and chattering when you turn them on in the rain or snow, it's time for a little "blade renewal." And when it comes to new wiper blades, there are some new designs that are worth a look. One of the latest is called the beam blade. It's different than conve... More
Smooth Shifting in Dexter, Missouri: Transmission Service
October 29, 2023
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More
Breathe Free in Dexter: Cabin Air Filter Replacement at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter
October 22, 2023
There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Dexter drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car nice and clean.A cabin air filter is similar to the fil... More
Dexter Customer Detective Work
October 15, 2023
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging to ... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
October 8, 2023
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
October 1, 2023
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More