Keeping Your Car Young in OKLAHOMA CITY
July 25, 2021
As OKLAHOMA CITY consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Oklahoma, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of ... More
A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)
July 18, 2021
At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
July 11, 2021
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of c... More
Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)
July 4, 2021
So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in OKLAHOMA CITY
June 27, 2021
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the OKLAHOMA CITY area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas t... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in OKLAHOMA CITY
June 20, 2021
Theres not much OKLAHOMA CITY drivers can do about the price of gas in Oklahoma, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. 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 gas. Gently leave st... More
What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
June 13, 2021
If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... More
Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
June 6, 2021
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. OKLAHOMA CITY drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
May 30, 2021
We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
May 23, 2021
Sometimes we hear people in OKLAHOMA CITY say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that c... More