South Side Garage Service for Your Exhaust System
October 24, 2021
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Wheel Balancing at South Side Garage
October 17, 2021
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? OKLAHOMA CITY drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Oklahoma roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel... More
The Red Menace (How to Deal with Rust)
October 10, 2021
Rust. It's worse if you drive in places that use salt on the roads in winter, or if you spend time driving near a body of salt water. But any vehicle has to deal with rust after years on the road. And it's not just that rust can eat away your vehicle's body and fenders. It can be a real probl... More
Make Your Battery Last
October 3, 2021
Today's report from South Side Garage is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of OKLAHOMA CITY ve... More
The New Blade in Town
September 26, 2021
If your windshield wipers are streaking and chattering when you turn them on in the rain or snow, it's time for a little "blade renewal." And when it comes to new wiper blades, there are some new designs that are worth a look. One of the latest is called the beam blade. It's different than conve... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
September 19, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the ... More
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for OKLAHOMA CITY Drivers
September 12, 2021
Hello, OKLAHOMA CITY residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.OKLAHOMA CITY auto owners don't need to filt... More
Keep Your OKLAHOMA CITY Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
September 5, 2021
Hey OKLAHOMA CITY - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a ver... More
Coolant Service at South Side Garage
August 29, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Oklahoma temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, ... More
The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)
August 22, 2021
You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windshield, and if you're not seeing it at all, that's probably a good sign. The fact is that unless our windshields get fogged up, hazy or cracked, we don't pay all that much attention to them. Consideri... More