Prepare Your Windshield for Winter (Wiper Blades and Fluid for Freezing Temperatures)

July 28, 2024

Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For example, winter tires give you better traction on snow. But some parts of your vehicle that may need special attention for winter are your windshield wipers. You may have found yourself in the middle o... More

The Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil

July 21, 2024

A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Perryville area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Perryville can cons... More

Out of Joint (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)

July 14, 2024

If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it has components called CV joints which enable you to turn your wheels smoothly. The CV stands for constant velocity. In essence, its a set of gears that connect a shaft that allows power from the transmission to be sent to the wheels. When you turn the ... More

Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)

July 7, 2024

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