Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in OKLAHOMA CITY
March 5, 2023
Night driving in OKLAHOMA CITY is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we just... More
All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
February 26, 2023
When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side? Do you feel vibration in any of the wheels? If you've noticed any of these things, it's probably time for you to get your wheel alignment checked. When your vehicle left the factory, its wheels were parallel to each other an... More
Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
February 19, 2023
Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, but there are still plenty of the old... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
February 12, 2023
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
I Can See Clearly (Wiper Blade Replacement)
February 5, 2023
Warm weather can bring severe storms, and when the rain is coming down hard, that's one time you really need to be able to see as clearly as possible out your windshield. Having wiper blades that are fit for the job are important to maintain that safe view. Maybe you live in a climate where you ... 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
How Does South Side Garage Know What to Recommend?
January 22, 2023
When you drop your vehicle off at South Side Garage in OKLAHOMA CITY, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. South Side Garage professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. First of all, your OKLAHOMA CITY service center will not... More
Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)
January 15, 2023
When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your heart beating faster. So here are some tips for getting ready for those inevitable colder temperatures. Mak... More
The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)
January 8, 2023
Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in the shape of a vehicle engine, often accompanied by the words Check, Check Engine, Check Engine Se... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
January 1, 2023
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More