Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
November 3, 2024
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
July 28, 2024
The automotive professionals at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter would like to give Dexter drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specia... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
May 28, 2023
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter: Battery Testing
April 16, 2023
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Dexter drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
December 11, 2022
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
A Stitch in Time at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter
November 13, 2022
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Battery Basics for Dexter
November 14, 2021
It's important for Dexter drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Missouri weather. Most Dexter area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. However... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Dexter Drivers
November 7, 2021
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Dexter drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even caus... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
April 25, 2021
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Dexter to alwa... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
January 10, 2021
Hello Missouri! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More