Let’s talk about the importance of replacing your dirty air filter. The air filter in your car is a particulate filter composed of fibrous materials which removes dirt, pollen, bacteria, and even mold from the air. The air filter acts as the first line of defense for your cars engine… scary huh? That being said the air filter is one of the cheapest, yet most important repair to complete. Let’s talk about how the air filter works in your vehicle and why it is so important to keep up with the maintenance.

Take a look at the front of your car where the grill and front bumper are. Do you notice all of the bugs, dirt, sap, etc? Pretty gross when you actually see how much debris and dirt are hitting your car. Not only are these disgusting substances on the front of your car, but they do make their way into the engine bay as well. Which leads you to where we are now a dirty air filter. Most car manufacturers have housed the air filter in a black or gray box under your hood. The air filter catches all the above mention road grime before it can get into the engine. The black “air box” actually also serves its purpose to not let any road grime get directly into the engine which could cause the need for hefty engine repairs. If you let your air filter get to dirty, it will indeed starve your engine of air. Starving your vehicle of air can cause many issues. A very important part in your vehicles combustion stage is to make power efficiently. Your air filter can not do so when it is dirty and clogged. The air filter can even prevent your vehicle from running if it is extremely dirty.

Now let’s get to the fun facts! Did you know that a clean air filter can actually save you up to 15¢ per gallon in fuel? Not only this, but your gas mileage will be sure to improve with a clean air filter. Not only can a clean air filter improve gas mileage, but it can also increase acceleration by 6 to 11 percent. Regardless of the exact figures, it is obvious that a clean air filter improves air flow to the engine and increases engine performance and gas mileage. There are certain items on your car that you can procrastinate on replacing. Being that the air filter is key to your engines health it is not one to push off at your service. When you bring your vehicle into Glenwood Foreign Car we provide a multi-point inspection. This inspection gives you a grade on the well being of your car. One of the things we check is your air filter. Give us a call today or go online to www.glenwoodforeigncar.com to schedule your next service with us.

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Honda Edition

There’s no dispute, Honda has always been on the forefront of modernizing any and all technology, from its first motorcycle, to releasing the first hybrid car, (no, it wasn’t the Toyota Prius, Honda beat them by a whole year!), Honda has made its mark in nearly every industry, even medical!

Let’s Get to the Maintenance Shall We?

As far as owning a Honda (or any vehicle for that matter), adhering to a specific maintenance schedule can be down right grueling, but fear not! The purpose of our blog series is to easily show you what’s needed to eliminate the guessing, or worse, waiting until it’s too late for preventative maintenance. Glenwood Foreign Car is your one stop shop from purchasing your Honda to getting your Honda maintenanced.  Give us a call at any time to see if your Honda is approaching its next recommended service if so we can tell you what is entailed in your next service.

“There is a Japanese proverb that literally goes ‘Raise the sail with your stronger hand’, meaning you must go after the opportunities that arise in life that you are best equipped to do.”– Soichiro Honda

Best put by Soichiro Honda himself, follow your calling! Ours at Glenwood Foreign Car is making sure your work is done right, the first time.

When you invest thousands of your hard-earned cash in buying (or even leasing) a car, surely you want your technician to be capable of preserving its quality as long as possible. There are over 100 services Hondas require to keep them running smoothly, and while this may seem positively daunting, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Our master technicians are trained, certified, and experienced in performing all of these services and more!

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First of all, it’s time to get rid of all the stuff you won’t need for the summer months. Any remnants from our tricky winter–hat and gloves, perhaps salt or a scraper–won’t be needed for a while, so it’s time to find a place in your garage or shed to stow them for a few months.

Once all the trash and winter junk is out of your car, it’s time to give your interior a little TLC. The vinyl’s, plastics and leathers of most interior materials produce oils that make them prone to drying and cracking, and they should be cleaned with a microfiber cloth using a non-abrasive cleaning solution. Then, once all the dust and dirt have been cleared, vacuum up all the debris. Your windows also deserve some attention during your spring cleaning. The use of defrost, heat and air-conditioning can leave a greasy film on the surface of the windows, which can result in a glare during night driving or rainy weather. A cleaning solution combined with a microfiber cloth can clear this film up with ease.

Now that the interior of your car is clean, it’s time to wash the exterior of your car. The rigors of our unpredictable winter likely did a number on your paint, and additional care for the wheels and tires will have them glistening like new. We can take care of the heavy cleaning at Glenwood Foreign Car. Interior/Exterior detailing starts at $189.00. Call us today for a personalized detailing quote!

Finally, some small checks should be done for your vehicle to ensure that your car is ready to head into the summer months. Change your oil, check your spark plugs, replace your air filter and ensure that nothing is blocking the passage of air to your radiator, and checking your AC components.  All of these, and many other services can be done right here at Glenwood Foreign Car. Bring your car in today for a complimentary AC check.

For all of your automotive needs heading into the summer months, we at Glenwood take great pains to ensure that the cars of those in our community are running properly. To inquire about service or to schedule an appointment, visit us at Glenwood Foreign Car.

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