The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
May 1, 2022
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our American Fork area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warr... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter
January 16, 2022
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More
Tire Replacement: What Dexter Drivers Need to Know
January 4, 2022
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More
Talk to Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
January 1, 2022
Custom wheels are one way that Dexter folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be m... More
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Dexter: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter
June 27, 2021
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Dexter drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Dexter drive... More
Under Pressure in Dexter: TPMS
May 2, 2021
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Dexter, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 20... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
February 28, 2021
When Dexter drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.If... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter in Dexter
January 1, 2021
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Dexter drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but it... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
December 27, 2020
Why are wheel bearings for Dexter vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Dexter, Missouri.... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
December 6, 2020
Dexter drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the steerin... More