Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter
September 27, 2020
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More
THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)
September 20, 2020
We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... More
Charge It in Dexter for Extended Battery Life
September 13, 2020
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Dexter, Missouri, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out th... More
Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter
September 6, 2020
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Dexter use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Charlie's Fast L... More