Economics of Maintenance for OKLAHOMA CITY Auto Owners
July 24, 2022
Buying a new car in OKLAHOMA CITY is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in OKLAHOMA CITY who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be ha... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in OKLAHOMA CITY?
July 17, 2022
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in OKLAHOMA CITY?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Oklahoma approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country.... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in OKLAHOMA CITY
July 10, 2022
The hottest Oklahoma news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in OKLAHOMA CITY. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in OKLAHOMA C... More
Differential Service at South Side Garage: Viva la Difference
July 3, 2022
Every vehicle on Oklahoma roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most OKLAHOMA CITY residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels ... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
June 26, 2022
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Brake Noise
June 19, 2022
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in OKLAHOMA CITY. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad ar... More
Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at South Side Garage
June 12, 2022
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around OKLAHOMA CITY use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit South Sid... More
A Bright Idea
June 5, 2022
You've probably noticed how much easier it is to see when you're driving in the daytime as opposed to at night. It's one of the main reasons about half of all fatal vehicle accidents happen when it's dark. That's why it's important that your vehicle's headlights are in top condition and working t... More
Tire Tread Depth for OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma Drivers
May 29, 2022
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More
Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
May 22, 2022
If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that its your brakes. Most newer vehicles use a well-engineered and efficient style of brakes called disc brakes. The name disc brakes comes from one ... More