Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
April 21, 2024
We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More
Power Steering Service in Anna
July 3, 2022
Most Anna drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steering ... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
May 29, 2022
We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
August 22, 2021
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Anna auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The central elem... More
Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
April 11, 2021
Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, but there are still plenty of the old... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
November 8, 2020
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
Defensive Driving in Anna, Illinois
September 13, 2020
There was a man in the Anna area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Illinois highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Ann... More
Steer Right in Anna
July 19, 2020
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Anna drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent years, ... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Anna
June 23, 2019
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Anna, Illinois, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Charlie's Fa... More