Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Rotor ProblemsThe brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Moore.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less c... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on July 09, 2018 Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Serpentine Belt System WearThe primary job of the serpentine belt for Moore drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesn’t spin fast enough, the battery will not complet... Read More Posted in Serpentine Belt on July 02, 2018 TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Moore VehicleMoore drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in OK come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Moore area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system – called TPMS – consists of sens... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on June 24, 2018 Fuel Filter ReplacementHello Moore resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to y... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 18, 2018 South Side Garage Advice on What to Pour into Your VehicleChanges in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Moore residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids ... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 14, 2018 Moore Alignment ServiceYour car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... Read More Posted in Automotive News on June 04, 2018 Super Slick at South Side Garage in Moore: Synthetic OilWhen you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more e... Read More Posted in Fluids on May 30, 2018 Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Moore?There is a clear and vocal demand in Moore and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the OK market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Moore area roads today, and many more being develop... Read More Posted in Drive Train on May 22, 2018 Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Moore VehicleIf you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Moore area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you g... Read More Posted in Fuel System on May 14, 2018 Good Service at South Side Garage Equals Good Fuel Economy in MooreWhether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Moore drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in OK, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through preventive maint... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on May 08, 2018 |
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