NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years.That comfortable relat... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 22, 2019 Engine Hydration for Moore Drivers: Role of Your Water PumpThe cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... Read More Posted in Cooling System on September 15, 2019 Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... Read More Posted in Cooling System on September 08, 2019 Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at South Side GarageRoad trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your... Read More Posted in Inspection on September 01, 2019 Braking News: Keep Your Stopping PowerRichard Petty once told AutoNetTV, "You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble."That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Moore driver's maintenance schedule. An insp... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on August 25, 2019 Diagnosing Your Vehicle at South Side Garage in MooreWhen we Moore residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find "diagnostic fees" as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abi... Read More Posted in Diagnostics on August 18, 2019 Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Brake NoiseYour brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Moore. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won’t stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are expos... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on August 11, 2019 Cool Running in MooreUnless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Withou... Read More Posted in Cooling System on August 04, 2019 Tracking True in Moore: Wheel AlignmentAt South Side Garage, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a South Side Garage alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering... Read More Posted in Automotive News on July 28, 2019 Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in MooreThere’s not much Moore drivers can do about the price of gas in OK, 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 stop lights a... Read More Posted in Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down on July 21, 2019 |
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