Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
December 31, 2023
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all OKLAHOMA CITY residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at South Side Garage
December 24, 2023
These days many people in the OKLAHOMA CITY area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service ma... More
Problems with Suspension Solved at South Side Garage in OKLAHOMA CITY
December 17, 2023
A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for OKLAHOMA CITY drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle one that hauls... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, OKLAHOMA CITY
December 10, 2023
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Sou... More
Wasteful Thinking
December 3, 2023
With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More
Oklahoma: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
November 26, 2023
Oklahoma residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
November 19, 2023
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
What OKLAHOMA CITY Customers like About Us at South Side Garage
November 12, 2023
A big part of the service we provide at South Side Garage for our OKLAHOMA CITY customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always open to questions from our valued OKLAHOMA CITY area customers. Even though we try to be proactive in our South Side ... More
The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)
November 5, 2023
So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck lid, on the roof or on the spare wheel carr... More
Fuel System Cleaning at South Side Garage in OKLAHOMA CITY for Better Performance
October 29, 2023
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More