Automotive Tips from Mustang Automotive: Serpentine Belt Overview
August 23, 2026
The technicians at Mustang Automotive know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around p... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
August 16, 2026
Today, Mustang Automotive is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Mustang are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have ... More
How Cool is That! (Coolant level sensor replacement)
August 9, 2026
Your vehicles engine runs hot. It should, since its a series of little explosions that create the power that gets you going where you want to go. To keep the engine cool, engineers have designed wonderful cooling systems that use liquid coolant, hoses, and a radiator to transfer the heat from t... More
Mustang Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
August 2, 2026
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Mustang drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Mustang drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your ... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Mustang, Oklahoma Vehicle
July 26, 2026
How do Mustang drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Oklahoma consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Oklahoma seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in Mu... More
The Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring)
July 19, 2026
Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can finally get our vehicles into warm weather mode. Here are a few things that will breathe fresh energy into anyone's car, SUV, truck or van. First thing is a good cleaning, especially underneath. If yo... More
Rubber Match (Tire Replacement)
July 12, 2026
A set of new tires isn't probably high on anyone's list of exciting purchases. But since your life is literally riding on them, it's probably a good idea to know when it's time for you to buy new ones. If you've been feeling your vehicle slipping more in wet weather or it takes a longer distanc... More
The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)
July 5, 2026
If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicles manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil. Synthetic oils are more stable, dont break down as easily, and provide better engine protection than conventional oil. All those things can prolong the life of your engine an... More
Charge It in Mustang for Extended Battery Life
June 28, 2026
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Mustang, Oklahoma, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out ... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Mustang Automotive
June 21, 2026
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Mustang Automotive article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Mustang wit... More