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
Need a New Battery? Call South Side Garage Today
December 4, 2021
Hello OKLAHOMA CITY drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around OKLAHOMA CITY, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process co... More
A Stitch in Time at South Side Garage
November 20, 2021
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Make Your Battery Last
October 3, 2021
Today's report from South Side Garage is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of OKLAHOMA CITY ve... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
May 16, 2021
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
April 18, 2021
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in OKLAHOMA CITY ... More
South Side Garage Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
April 11, 2021
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for OKLAHOMA CITY residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids c... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
February 7, 2021
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Making a Battery Last Longer
October 4, 2020
One thing all OKLAHOMA CITY drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. South Side Garage can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted li... 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