MaintenanceEconomics of Maintenance for Dexter Auto OwnersBuying a new car in Dexter is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Dexter who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second th... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 17, 2021 Gas Savings in Dexter: Sharpen Your PencilHigh gas prices in Dexter increase the cost of living for Missouri drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Dexter vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled mainten... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 22, 2020 Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicleIf you're reading this article in Dexter, Missouri, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional serv... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 12, 2020 Budget for Maintenance in DexterSometimes busy Dexter residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Missouri in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced th... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 10, 2020 New School: Automotive Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Technician TrainingDexter consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have mad... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 15, 2020 Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Dexter streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 08, 2020 Maintaining Your Older Car in Dexter, MissouriThe government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Dexter, Missouri: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Dexter motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Because n... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 23, 2020 Keys to a Long Lasting VehicleWe live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Dexter drivers want t... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 09, 2020 Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter On Your Serpentine BeltToday we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Dexter, Missouri, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes e... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 19, 2020 Fall and Spring Checkup in DexterWhen I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 15, 2019 |
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