Service to Improve Fuel Economy
May 29, 2022
The price of gas in Missouri has got people in Dexter talking. It seems that Dexter folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel eco... More
Fuel Injection Basics for Dexter
December 12, 2021
All modern Dexter vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Dexter drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the engine... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Dexter
December 5, 2021
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Dexter, Missouri, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Dexter streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks the... More
Diesel Maintenance for Missouri
October 17, 2021
At Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Missouri friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have ... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
March 14, 2021
Hello Dexter resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engi... More
Introduction to Diesels for Dexter, Missouri
January 31, 2021
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Dexter, Missouri, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Missouri are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Dexter, Missouri
December 20, 2020
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Dexter, Missouri, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Dexter, Missouri, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The man... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
October 4, 2020
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Dexter area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Dexter can conserve fue... 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
Fuel System Cleaning at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter in Dexter for Better Performance
March 1, 2020
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More