What Dexter Automotive Service Consumers Should Know

December 31, 2021

There are some things drivers should know about Dexter car service and repair. First and foremost, Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter in Dexter wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes... More

The Right Oil for the Season (Engine Oil Viscosity)

December 26, 2021

As the temperatures plunge, certain types of engine oil may not flow as easily as they did when it was warmer. Makes sense, doesn't it? Just like molasses gets thicker as the temperature goes down, engine oil does the same thing. So, maybe you're wondering if you have to change your oil as the s... More

Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Automotive Tips: Alternator

December 19, 2021

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the p... More

Fuel Injection Basics for Dexter

December 12, 2021

All modern Dexter vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Dexter drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the engine... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Dexter

December 5, 2021

There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Dexter, Missouri, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Dexter streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks the... More