Let?s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)

February 4, 2024

If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting. When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually. But that wonderful self-shifting transmission, referred to these days as simply an automatic, changed everything. Automa... More

Smooth Shifting in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma: Transmission Service

June 4, 2023

So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More

A Cool and Smooth Transmission in OKLAHOMA CITY

January 29, 2023

When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us OKLAHOMA CITY drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmiss... More

Gear Up: Transmission Service at South Side Garage in OKLAHOMA CITY

November 6, 2022

The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More

Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for OKLAHOMA CITY Drivers

January 8, 2022

Knowing how their engine works can help OKLAHOMA CITY drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and do... More

It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at South Side Garage

December 29, 2021

If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in OKLAHOMA CITY. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better und... More

Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced

June 6, 2021

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. OKLAHOMA CITY drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more... More

Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)

September 13, 2020

Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More

Transmission Service at South Side Garage in OKLAHOMA CITY

June 7, 2020

Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for OKLAHOMA CITY drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Oklahoma to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But... More

Smooth Shifting in Moore, OK: Transmission Service

February 3, 2019

So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is ... More