A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
August 13, 2023
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
OKLAHOMA CITY Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
August 6, 2023
Any OKLAHOMA CITY driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for OKLAHOMA CITY residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example... More
Serpentine Belt Service at South Side Garage in OKLAHOMA CITY
July 30, 2023
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Winter Tires
July 23, 2023
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of OKLAHOMA CITY driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Oklahoma, winter tires differed from highway tires only ... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
July 16, 2023
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
The South Side Garage Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
July 9, 2023
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In OKLAHOMA CITY
July 2, 2023
Every OKLAHOMA CITY car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced... More
Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from South Side Garage
June 25, 2023
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as... More
Straight and True in OKLAHOMA CITY: Wheel Alignment
June 18, 2023
Most OKLAHOMA CITY folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in OK... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
June 11, 2023
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More