Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
October 27, 2019
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
October 20, 2019
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Sikeston drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoul... More
Easy Miles ? Do Sikeston Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
October 13, 2019
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Sikeston Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car
October 6, 2019
Let's talk about air quality in Sikeston. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Sikeston drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last few years that cabin a... More