Road Trip Ready? Don’t Let Your Tires Ground Your Vacation
5 Tire Safety Checks to Perform Before Your Next Oklahoma Road Trip There is nothing quite like the freedom of an open highway, but a roadside emergency on the Turner Turnpike can turn a dream vacation into a nightmare. At Priebe’s Auto Clinic, we believe in building world-class people to provide a world-class product. Part […]
Does My Brake Fluid Need to Be Flushed??
💧 When a Brake Fluid Flush can be As Important As New Pads When most Oklahoma City drivers think about brake maintenance, they think about brake pads. But there is a silent component in your braking system that is just as critical to your safety: your brake fluid. If your brake pedal has started to […]
Car Battery Issues in The Cold
❄️ Is Your Battery Ready for the OKC Cold Snap? The freezing temperatures outside aren’t just uncomfortable—they are a direct threat to your car’s battery. Cold weather slows down the chemical reactions inside your battery, meaning it has to work twice as hard to start your engine when the oil is thick. Don’t Get Stranded—Watch […]
Road Trip Car Inspection
🎄 Holiday Travel Ready: Don’t Skip Your Pre-Trip Car Inspection! The holidays are just around the corner, and for many, that means getting on the road to visit family and friends! Before you pack the presents and the kids, the single most important thing you can pack is peace of mind. A quick, professional pre-trip […]
How Often Should I Replace My Timing Belt?
How often should you replace the timing belt on your car? That depends. Many modern vehicles use belts to keep the top and bottom half of the engine in time. This ensures that that the pistons, valves, and spark all operate at the correct time to make the car run normally. The service intervals on […]
What Fluids Can Leak From A Car??
Modern vehicles are made of of many different systems. Many of which use some type of fluid to either cool the system or as a hydraulic oil to operate. Most vehicle have between 5 and 11 fluids, and any of these systems can have leaks. There are some fluids that have a tendency to leak […]
Car Engine Sludge Removal
Is Engine Sludge Silently Damaging Your OKC Vehicle? That thick, black gunk inside your engine is sludge, a harmful byproduct of oxidized oil, often caused by infrequent oil changes, high heat, or stop-and-go driving in Oklahoma City. Sludge restricts vital oil flow, leading to overheating, decreased fuel efficiency, reduced engine power, and potentially costly engine […]
How Often Should the Fluids in My Car Be Changed? 🚗💧
Your car’s fluids are like its lifeblood—without clean, fresh fluids, your vehicle won’t run as it should. Just as you wouldn’t go years without changing your oil, the rest of your car’s fluids also need regular maintenance. But how often should they be changed? At Priebe’s Auto Clinic & Tire Center in Oklahoma City, we […]
Why is my Car Leaking Transmission Fluid?
Modern vehicles have as many as 10 different fluids. Each is important for the operation of of the system that is lubricates or protects. Most of these fluids are in a closed system and should not be used over time. Transmission is one of these. At Priebe’s Auto Clinic we consider transmission fluid to be […]