South Side Garage On Your Serpentine BeltToday 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 11, 2020 Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Making a Battery Last LongerOne thing all Moore 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 like from ... Read More Posted in Fluids on October 04, 2020 Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)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... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 27, 2020 The Economy of Maintenance for Moore DriversDo I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Moore 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't like ... Read More Posted in Keys to a long lasting vehicle on September 20, 2020 Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)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... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on September 13, 2020 Hitting The Brakes In LehiHello Moore, 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 rolls off... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 06, 2020 Cool Running (Water Pump)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... Read More Posted in Water Pump on August 30, 2020 The South Side Garage Guide to Proper Fluids for Your VehicleThe automotive professionals at South Side Garage would like to give Moore drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at a... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 23, 2020 Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Moore Bigfoo... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 16, 2020 The Best Book that's Not a Best-SellerSometimes the movie is better than the book, sometimes it's the other way around. But when it comes to your vehicle, the best book of all is the owner's manual. The plot is simple: Owner wants long life and dependable performance from the vehicle, manual has the way to achieve that long life and... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 09, 2020 |
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