New School: Automotive Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Technician Training
March 15, 2020
Dexter 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... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
March 8, 2020
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... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Dexter, Missouri
February 23, 2020
The 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... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
February 9, 2020
We 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... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter On Your Serpentine Belt
January 19, 2020
Today 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 electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then ... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Dexter
December 15, 2019
When 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 modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technica... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Dexter, Missouri
November 17, 2019
The median age for cars in the Dexter, Missouri area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Dexter area, bring it into Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter for hi... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
November 10, 2019
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Dexter Bigfo... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Dexter
August 11, 2019
There's a segment of the Dexter area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomete... More