Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter: Signs of an Alignment Problem
October 30, 2022
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Dexter drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While... More
Deciphering the Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Menu Board
October 23, 2022
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Dexter, Missouri, service centers like Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alpha... More
Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)
October 16, 2022
You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house. But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it. It goes into things like insurance, repairs and fuel. One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel if yo... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Dexter
October 9, 2022
The hottest Missouri news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Dexter. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Dexter can do to ... More
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Dexter Drivers
October 2, 2022
Dexter residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to b... More