A "Mounting" Problem (Motor Mounts)
November 1, 2020
You know how heavy your engine and transmission are, so you can imagine how tough the parts that hold them onto your vehicle's sub-frame must be. Not only must they support the weight, they also have to isolate vibrations and noise from the passenger cabin. Pretty tall order, wouldn't you say? ... More
Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)
October 25, 2020
If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it's not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we're talking about oxygen, you should know that your vehicle uses oxygen sensors to make sure your engine is running the way it shou... More
Fuel Injector Cleaning at South Side Garage
October 18, 2020
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every single fuel-i... More
South Side Garage On Your Serpentine Belt
October 11, 2020
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery... More
Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Making a Battery Last Longer
October 4, 2020
One thing all OKLAHOMA CITY drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. South Side Garage can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted li... More
Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
September 27, 2020
If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents. There are many things that can cause a vehicle to give off a gasoline odor. One of the easi... More
The Economy of Maintenance for OKLAHOMA CITY Drivers
September 20, 2020
Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most OKLAHOMA CITY drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because we don... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
September 13, 2020
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
Hitting The Brakes In OKLAHOMA CITY
September 6, 2020
Hello OKLAHOMA CITY, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck r... More
Cool Running (Water Pump)
August 30, 2020
Your vehicle is like you in a way. When it gets hot, it needs to be cooled down. And one of the key parts to keeping it cool is the water pump. Now, that's a bit of a misnomer. It IS a pump, but it's pumping coolant, not pure water. Cooling off your engine is vital since it builds up heat whe... More