Gas Savings in OKLAHOMA CITY: Sharpen Your Pencil
January 4, 2022
High gas prices in OKLAHOMA CITY increase the cost of living for Oklahoma drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some OKLAHOMA CITY vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like sch... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
January 3, 2022
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
Watching Your Check Engine Light
January 2, 2022
Did you know that most of the cars driving around OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the OKLAHOMA CITY area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. I... More
Super Slick at South Side Garage in OKLAHOMA CITY: Synthetic Oil
January 2, 2022
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
To Save Gas Around OKLAHOMA CITY: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
January 1, 2022
One topic that hits the news in Oklahoma on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Oklahoma drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in OKLAHOMA CITY who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel econ... More
The South Side Garage Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
January 1, 2022
There's a lot of auto advice in Oklahoma right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to ... More