THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)
December 13, 2021
We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... More
Charge It in OKLAHOMA CITY for Extended Battery Life
December 12, 2021
Here's an interesting statistic for our in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns... More
Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)
December 12, 2021
If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More
New Life for Your Older Car in OKLAHOMA CITY
December 10, 2021
Isn't it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture.Remember the days when OKLAHOMA CITY families mended their clothes, polished their shoes and neatly put away their toys every night? If something was lost or ruined through neglect, your p... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
December 9, 2021
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most OKLAHOMA CITY drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's und... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in OKLAHOMA CITY
December 8, 2021
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into South Side Garage for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technically) righ... More
Breathe Free in OKLAHOMA CITY: Cabin Air Filter Replacement at South Side Garage
December 7, 2021
There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on OKLAHOMA CITY 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 your car nice and clean.A cabin air filter is similar to ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Oklahoma Driving
December 6, 2021
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from OKLAHOMA CITY knows this makes sense.Some of us in the OKLAHOMA CITY area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger co... More
Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
December 5, 2021
If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma.Unless they drive a vintage car, OKLAHOMA CITY auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's man... More
South Side Garage Brake Service for Safe Stopping in OKLAHOMA CITY
December 5, 2021
Let's talk about something critical for all OKLAHOMA CITY drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub ke... More