How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)
October 22, 2023
Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's say you now own an SUV and before that, you owned a car. Your SUV's air conditioning system needs a new evaporator, but the cost for the new one is way more than you remember it was for your car. How... More
Drive Defensively in Oklahoma
October 15, 2023
Car care is part of auto safety in OKLAHOMA CITY. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Oklahoma roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone take your safety away from you. You'll be aware of your surrou... More
Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)
October 8, 2023
When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the vehicle warms up, but it's best not to ignore that sound because it could be a warning of worse things to com... More
If You Drive Like a Maniac (Aggressive Driving is Bad for a Vehicle)
October 1, 2023
When someone mentions driving like a maniac, they're not talking about you, surely? Besides the safety issues of aggressive driving, you should know that your vehicle will last a lot longer if you'll just mellow out a little. Here are four traits good drivers follow if they want their vehicles t... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
September 24, 2023
A lot of fuel is wasted in the OKLAHOMA CITY area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the... More
Keeping Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)
September 17, 2023
No matter what the temperature is outside, it's important for your vehicle's engine to remain cool, calm, and collected. Well, cool, anyway. If your vehicle has a gasoline engine, it's powered by a bunch of explosions involving spark plugs, pistons, gasoline, and air. And the by-product of all ... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
September 10, 2023
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Blind Spot Safety for OKLAHOMA CITY Driving
September 3, 2023
Blind spots may be a good thing when it comes to a spouse's annoying habits, but when driving an automobile in OKLAHOMA CITY, they are definitely to be avoided. So, while it's not good marital advice, it's good auto advice to minimize your own blind spots and stay out of other OKLAHOMA CITY driv... More
Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)
August 27, 2023
You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house. But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it. It goes into things like insurance, repairs and fuel. One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel if yo... More
Introduction to Diesels for OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
August 20, 2023
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Oklahoma are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Euro... More