Coolant/Antifreeze Service at South Side Garage

March 3, 2024

Anyone who drives a car in OKLAHOMA CITY knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine... More

How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)

January 1, 2024

There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature. You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either. Let's take a quick dive under the hood to let you know what the radiator is doing. It takes the he... More

Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)

April 24, 2022

If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More

Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)

January 23, 2022

Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... More

Keep Your Cool in OKLAHOMA CITY

December 24, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there ... More

Coolant Service at South Side Garage

August 29, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Oklahoma temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, ... More

Coolant/Antifreeze Service in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma

March 28, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY auto owners may know that most automotive failures in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will ta... More

South Side Garage Radiator Service

January 24, 2021

The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in OKLAHOMA CITY, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the e... More

Engine Hydration for Moore Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump

September 15, 2019

The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More

Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)

September 8, 2019

In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More