Automotive Industry News & Information - Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair

It’s important to keep you Duramax, Cummins, or Power stroke diesel in shape and running strong. Let the technicians at Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA keep your Chevy, Ford, or Ram pickup in great shape and ready for anything.

Fuel economy isn't far from the minds of vehicle owners everywhere. Why can certain cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? As it turns out, there are as many factors that go into how well your ride does at the pumps! Here are the 10 factors that have the greatest impact on fuel consumption.

Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

Is your diesel used for off-roading or towing? Are you looking for an increase in performance for your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax truck? If so, a billet torque converter may be an option you’d like to consider. Here’s what you need to know about billet torque converters, from Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA.

At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we know your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup was designed for optimal power, torque, and towing and hauling ability, no matter what the job is. We also know that while getting up to speed in a timely fashion is important, your diesel pickup’s ability to stop is equally essential.

A light on the dash that doesn't say - washer fluid is low immediately panics you right? It can happen when you don't keep up with standard maintenance and with older vehicles, you see it due to the age of the vehicle, however here at Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, we like to keep you driving happy and listening to your favorite songs or talking to friends and family worry-free! Here are some quick tips and hard lines in the sand that you do not need to ignore.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.