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

The South Side Garage Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle

August 23, 2020

The automotive professionals at South Side Garage would like to give OKLAHOMA CITY 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 speciali... More

Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

August 16, 2020

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 OKLAHOMA CIT... More

The Best Book that's Not a Best-Seller

August 9, 2020

Sometimes 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... More

South Side Garage Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas

August 2, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premiu... More