Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
May 18, 2025
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
Let?s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)
April 13, 2025
If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting. When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually. But that wonderful self-shifting transmission, referred to these days as simply an automatic, changed everything. Automa... More
Transmission Care in Dexter, Missouri
March 31, 2024
Do you have any plans around Dexter, Missouri, for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you'll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing.You got the boat all ready. It's all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and the cooler's st... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
March 3, 2024
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Dexter drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Dexter. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills, stu... More
Smooth Shifting in Dexter, Missouri: Transmission Service
October 29, 2023
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More
Transmission Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter in Dexter
August 27, 2023
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Dexter drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Missouri to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But proper... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Dexter Drivers
July 31, 2022
Knowing how their engine works can help Dexter drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down whil... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Dexter
February 14, 2021
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
December 13, 2020
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Dexter.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing belt... More
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter
August 2, 2020
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Dexter. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understand... More