Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine.The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 01, 2019 PCV Valve Service at South Side Garage in MooreToday, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back in... Read More Posted in Parts on November 24, 2019 Breathe Deep With Your Cabin Air FilterBad air quality while you're driving around Moore is nothing to sneeze at. But seriously, more and more vehicles these days come equipped with a cabin air filter. Since they're fairly new on the scene, a lot of folks don't know about... Read More Posted in Suspension on November 17, 2019 Don't Stack the MatIn the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why.It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on November 10, 2019 A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly.One thing that you should note is... Read More Posted in Automotive News on November 03, 2019 A Bright IdeaYou've probably noticed how much easier it is to see when you're driving in the daytime as opposed to at night. It's one of the main reasons about half of all fatal vehicle accidents happen when it's dark.That's why it's important that your vehicle's headlights are in top condition and working t... Read More Posted in Headlamps on October 27, 2019 How to Get Better Gas Mileage in MooreThere is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Moore can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and p... Read More Posted in Fuel System on October 20, 2019 When Do My Shocks Need to Be Replaced?A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Moore drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride qual... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on October 13, 2019 Breathe Free in Moore: Cabin Air Filter Replacement at South Side GarageThere are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Moore drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of yo... Read More Posted in Suspension on October 06, 2019 What's up with Diesels in Moore?Would you be surprised to learn that about half of the passenger cars in Europe have diesel engines? You might also be surprised to learn that most manufacturers produce a variety of diesel-fueled cars for purchase abroad.Diesel-fuel... Read More Posted in Diesel Maintenance on September 29, 2019 |
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