Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)

December 8, 2024

When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More

Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)

June 9, 2024

In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More

A Cold Day in Sikeston ? Air Conditioning Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston

February 18, 2024

Most Sikeston drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Missouri highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Sikeston rush hour, but so can a long ride in a ... More

A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)

June 18, 2023

Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More

To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.

January 22, 2023

No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More

Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston in Sikeston

August 7, 2022

Most Missouri auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning ... More

Air Conditioning Service in Sikeston

February 11, 2022

Hey Sikeston! Let's talk about one of our Missouri summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Sikeston drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time t... More

Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston: Air Conditioning Inspection

February 6, 2022

Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Sikeston require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some ... More

Air Conditioning Maintenance at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston in Sikeston

August 2, 2020

Warm weather or cold, Sikeston drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Sikeston people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for... More

Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)

May 24, 2020

There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way! So what goes wrong w... More