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

At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we recommend always making it a priority to change your oil on time. Here’s a look into why it’s so important, and what happens if you don’t keep up with oil changes.

Sludge - If oil stays in an engine too long, sludge begins to build up anywhere oil can go. The oil absorbs tiny debris and contaminants, kind of like a liquid sponge - once it’s at capacity, that oil begins to stick, clog, and build up throughout the engine. Small veins that carry oil to components like actuators, turbos, and bearings will become blocked, starving critical components of oil and causing component or engine failure.

Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.

Chances are you don’t pay much attention to your vehicle’s battery until it dies, when you get to perform the dreary dual task of waiting for a jump while simultaneously calling for an appointment to get a new battery fitted. Of course, that’s if you’re sure it’s the battery that’s dead in the first place. The only way to be certain is to take it in to be tested. However, it generally helps to know the health of your vehicle battery prior to finding yourself stranded.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, old or new, it probably has doors. Those doors are heavy, and they see a lot of use. Naturally, from time to time, parts wear out. If your door doesn’t function as well as it should, here’s why, courtesy of Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma.

At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

The transmission in your truck works harder than any other on the road. A fully loaded semi weighs about 40 times as much as a normal passenger vehicle, and racks up twice the mileage. As such, it’s essential to keep your transmission in good shape and regularly maintenanced. Fortunately, Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma has you covered.

Tires are what keeps your vehicle rolling, literally. Many people have found that shopping for tires is overwhelming because there are just so many choices. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair, we want to break it down for you so that it's easier to understand. There are four main categories of tires, and the right ones for you will depend on the kind of driving you do. Let's talk more about that!

Injectors are a primary component on any diesel engine, old or new. Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge pickup, clean and fully operational injectors are an absolutely essential aspect of maintaining an efficient and powerful engine. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we offer a variety of injector solutions, from cleaning them, to diagnosing problematic injectors, to replacing them.