Serpentine Belt Service at South Side Garage in OKLAHOMA CITY
July 30, 2023
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Winter Tires
July 23, 2023
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of OKLAHOMA CITY driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Oklahoma, winter tires differed from highway tires only ... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
July 16, 2023
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
The South Side Garage Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
July 9, 2023
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In OKLAHOMA CITY
July 2, 2023
Every OKLAHOMA CITY car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced... More