Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)
September 22, 2024
No, ERG isnt the sound a pirate makes. Its a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere. In fact, ERG stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. One gas our vehicles may make when they burn fuel is nitric oxide, which can play a big ro... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
April 7, 2024
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Exhaust Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville in Perryville
February 28, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Perryville residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission ... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
May 2, 2021
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville
March 14, 2021
Hello Perryville! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Missouri vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government t... More
Perryville Exhaust and Emissions Service
March 1, 2020
Many Perryville residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville is really a lot more comprehensive these da... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
June 24, 2018
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More