What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at South Side Garage

August 28, 2022

Okay. You went to your local OKLAHOMA CITY car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest OKLAHOMA CITY service center, but on the way, the Check E... More

Diagnosing Your Vehicle at South Side Garage in Moore

August 18, 2019

When we Moore residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abili... More

On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine

March 10, 2019

Starting in 1996, South Side Garage service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a computer ... More

The South Side Garage Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis

March 12, 2018

Modern Moore vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute things ... More

Automotive Detective Work in Moore

October 24, 2017

There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Moore. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when... More