Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston: Wiper Blade Options
August 29, 2021
Wiper blades are critically important to Sikeston drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Sikeston drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicl... More
Motor Oil?The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)
August 22, 2021
Youve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicles engine. Thats sound advice. But what you might not know is when it comes to motor oil, the real thing may not be the best thing for your engine. There are different types of motor oil: ... More
What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)
August 15, 2021
You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... More
Know Your Towing Limits in Sikeston
August 8, 2021
Some Sikeston drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Sikeston, you should be aware of safety issues, Missouri towing laws and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important for sa... More
New School: Automotive Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston Technician Training
August 1, 2021
Sikeston 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 m... More