Posted on 1/31/2019
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest Saskatoon auto tip we discuss valves. You gasp and wheeze, start to waiver, and feel faint. What is happening?! What’s happening is that you’re an engine and your heart and lungs aren’t getting enough air to operate effectively. But you do have a heart and lungs, and that will help you understand an engine’s induction system. Here’s how: You breathe air into your lungs to oxygenate your blood just like intake valves allow air into the combustion cha ... read more
Posted on 1/31/2019
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest Saskatoon auto tip Driving in the rain is the subject! Driving safely in wet weather requires both the vehicle and the driver to be prepared! Now that the winter season has finally (dare we say it?) moved on, we can expect our precipitation to fall in liquid form rather than solid. Driving safely in wet weather requires both the vehicle and the driver to be prepared. Vehicle tips Tires:? These are critical, yet are easily the most underrated safety feature on your vehicle. Your tires should have plenty of tread depth to evac ... read more
Posted on 1/8/2019
10 daily driving tips that will save you money Have you ever noticed some older vehicles look new while other ones of the same age are falling apart? While maintenance has something to do with it, daily driving habits also have a huge influence. Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest article, we share ten daily driving tips to help you keep your car in good shape and save money maintenance-wise at the same time. 1. Avoid potholes This may seem like a no-brainer, but it is still surprising the number of people I see drive right through potholes even though there is plenty of space to go around them. These, when deep, can not only damage the tire and the wheel, but the impact can also have adverse effects on the suspensi ... read more
Posted on 12/9/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest Saskatoon auto tip we share info on the importance of an oil change. Importance of Oil Changes As part of its efforts to educate motorists about the importance of preventative vehicle maintenance, the Car Care Council released the video above “It’s Time for an Oil Change.” Why – Oil lubricates the moving parts of the engine and changing the oil keeps the engine clean. When – The video suggests checking the vehicle’s owner’s man ... read more
Posted on 11/8/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest auto blog, we discuss starting your diesel engine in Saskatchewan winters! How bad is it to cold-start a diesel engine when it's -20c, and why? Starting diesel engines during cold weather can be frustrating if engines are not properly prepared for lower temperatures. Batteries that are weak may not crank the starter motor fast enough or long enough to start a cold engine. As the temperature goes down, so does battery capacity. A battery that has all of its power available at 80 degrees F will have only about 46% available power at -20 degrees C. Plus, the engine will be 2.5 times ... read more
Posted on 11/8/2018
The best diesel cars of 2018 Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest Saskatoon auto tip, we share info about diesel cars. Diesel isn't evil! The best diesel cars on the market do it right Dan Baker/Digital Trends Diesel-powered engines became public enemy number one the minute Volkswagen Group admitted to programming illegal software into many of its TDI engines. The so-called defeat device turned off the car’s emissions control equipment (such as the urea injection system) under normal driving conditions, and turned them back on only when the car was undergoing an ... read more
Posted on 10/28/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest Saskatoon auto tip, we share info on getting a pre-purchase inspection before buying a used vehicle. Finding the used car that’s right for you takes time, and when you finally find ‘the one,’ it can be tempting to rush through the buying process to get into the driver’s seat as soon as possible. Before you fully commit, there’s one more important step to take – and that’s a pre-purchase inspection (PPI). What is a used car pre-purchase inspe ... read more
Posted on 10/28/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest Saskatoon auto tip we share info on how to keep your vehicle running well for as long as possible. Preventive maintenance is the key to keeping repairs under control. The more you learn about your vehicle the more you will likely save money on repairs. If you just rely on a mechanic to do all the thinking and you ignore maintenance, be prepared to pay extremely high repair bills. The following auto tips may help keep your car running indefinitely Reduce Your Driving By cutting down on the amount of miles you drive on a weekly basis ... read more
Posted on 10/21/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest auto blog, we talk about diesel vehicles. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT BUYING A DIESEL VEHICLE Most people in North America drive cars powered by gasoline, but that’s not your only option for fuel these days. There are also hybrids, electrics, and diesel, each of which offers benefits and drawbacks. Although hybrids and electrics are new, diesels have been around for a while. You might think this makes them more well-understood, but the reverse is true. A lot has changed over the years, and the diesel you buy today is very different from the diesel your parents bought years ago. Here’s what you ... read more
Posted on 10/21/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest Saskatoon auto tip we share info on keeping your car in good working order this fall. Autumn means shorter days, colourful foliage, football season, and with the change in seasons come changes in driving conditions – temperatures are dropping, and soon we will start to see an increase in rain, ice on the roads, and even a bit of snow. Here are three ways to make sure that your car is ready for the fall. Fall Car Maintenance Tips Check your wiper blades Check and freshen fluids Check tire tread and balance Check your wiper blades. It ... read more