The Edible Engine
July 29, 2018
You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... More
The Importance of Anna Drivers Following Service Intervals
July 23, 2018
Today in our Charlie's Fast Lube Anna blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Anna with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, waterin... More
What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)
July 16, 2018
If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More
Timing Belt
July 11, 2018
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Illinois Roads?
July 1, 2018
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Illinois spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More