Harry's Auto Service

Harry's Auto Service Services :
Brakes, Suspension, Alignment, Tune up, Electrical Diagnose, SGI Inspection, Tires and more

We provide car repair and maintenance services.

Automotive Repair Shop in Local Saskatoon. Harry's Auto Service has been providing personalized car, light truck and motorhome maintenance services and repairs since 16 years.

07/09/2026

❄️ "It just needs an A/C recharge..."... or does it?

A customer came in requesting an A/C recharge after their air conditioning stopped working when they got home from a road trip.

Instead of simply adding refrigerant, we performed a complete system integrity test.

🔍 The result? A massive leak in the A/C condenser. The bubbles in this video show refrigerant escaping from a puncture, and the impact marks around the damaged area strongly indicate it was caused by a rock strike while driving.

⚠️ Recharging a leaking A/C system won't fix the problem—it only wastes refrigerant and your money.

At Harry's Auto Service, we diagnose the root cause before recommending repairs, so you only pay for what your vehicle actually needs.

📍 If your A/C suddenly stops blowing cold, let us inspect it properly before opting for a recharge.



06/12/2026

❄️ “I recharge my AC every year…” 🚗💨

This vehicle came in with AC not working — customer had been topping it up every summer. After diagnosis, we found the system was overcharged and the service port was leaking the whole time.

DIY recharge cans might feel like a quick fix, but too much refrigerant or missing the actual leak can lead to poor cooling, expensive repairs, and damaged components.

👉 If your AC stops working every season, it’s probably trying to tell you something. A proper diagnosis beats guessing every time!





05/21/2026

Customer said: “It’s making a little grinding noise…”
The car said: “I’m about 3 seconds away from becoming a unicycle.” 😬

This right rear wheel bearing was completely destroyed — bearings gone, wheel shifted out of center, rotor grinding into the caliper, and even the CV axle gave up and snapped from the stress. Add some smoke and you’ve got a rolling disaster waiting to happen. 🚨

Strange noises are your vehicle’s way of crying for help — don’t ignore them before a small repair turns into a major safety issue!




When your fuel tank strap says: ‘I gave my 2 weeks notice 10 years ago.’ 😅This old tank was hanging on by hope, rust, an...
05/15/2026

When your fuel tank strap says: ‘I gave my 2 weeks notice 10 years ago.’ 😅

This old tank was hanging on by hope, rust, and one surviving strap. The other strap already retired from duty long ago!

Time for some serious TLC before gravity finishes the job. 🔧🚗




🚨 When a Fuse Keeps Blowing… It’s Not Always the Wipers!Customer came in with wipers not working — every new fuse blown ...
02/13/2026

🚨 When a Fuse Keeps Blowing… It’s Not Always the Wipers!

Customer came in with wipers not working — every new fuse blown instantly. After proper diagnosis, we confirmed an internal short inside the fuse box.

We replaced the fuse box, problem solved ✅

Curiosity kicked in, so we opened the old one… and found a burnt diode internally shorted, turning every new fuse into a sacrifice 😅

⚠️ Possible causes:
• Water/moisture intrusion
• Voltage spikes or jump-start surges
• Aging electronics & heat buildup
• Wiper motor drawing excessive current over time

👉 Lesson: If a fuse blows immediately, don’t just keep replacing it — there’s always a reason behind it!



🚗💧 When your engine makes a milkshake… but you didn’t order one!Customer came in for an oil leak diagnosis. We found the...
01/29/2026

🚗💧 When your engine makes a milkshake… but you didn’t order one!

Customer came in for an oil leak diagnosis. We found the valve cover gasket is leaking — but surprise! Inside the valve cover was a heavy creamy, milky substance 🤢
(No, it’s not a latte… it’s moisture buildup.)

🧠 What is this creamy sludge?
That white/creamy stuff is oil mixed with moisture (condensation). It usually forms when the engine doesn’t get hot enough for long enough to burn off moisture.

❓ Common causes:
• Short trips / frequent cold starts
• Vehicle not driven long enough to reach full operating temperature
• Cold weather + high humidity
• PCV system issues
• Long oil change intervals

⚠️ Why it’s bad:
• Can restrict oil flow
• Sludge buildup inside the engine
• Accelerated engine wear

🛠️ How to prevent this:
• Take the car on longer drives occasionally (15–30 mins)
• Keep up with regular oil changes
• Make sure the PCV system is working properly

👉 Moral of the story: If your engine looks like it’s making mayonnaise, it’s time for a check-up 😄
Your engine prefers oil — not dairy products.



01/16/2026

Customer came in for a wheel alignment because the car was doing the electric slide over 60 km/h 😅🚗💃

Quick inspection revealed the real party starters: both outer steering tie rod ends had MASSIVE play 🤯

Alignment can’t fix loose parts—those wheels were steering themselves!
Moral of the story: If your car is swaying and vibrating, get the steering checked before blaming the alignment 👀🔧




Customer complaint: “Clicking noise from the engine and vibration on the steering wheel.”What we found: The valve cover ...
01/08/2026

Customer complaint: “Clicking noise from the engine and vibration on the steering wheel.”
What we found: The valve cover gasket decided to turn the spark plug tube into an oil well 🛢️😅

When we pulled the ignition coil, it was completely soaked in engine oil, and the spark plug was literally hiding under a pool of oil. That oil causes misfires, strange clicking noises, rough running, and vibrations you can feel right through the steering wheel.

👉 Lesson of the day: a small oil leak isn’t always small. Valve cover leaks can sneak into spark plug tubes, damage coils, and create some very confusing symptoms.
Fixed the leak, cleaned things up, and got this engine running smooth again 👍




11/28/2025

🚗💨 Did you know your differential can “foam up” too?

If your diff fluid gets aerated (full of tiny air bubbles), it loses its ability to lubricate—leading to overheating, whining noises, and premature gear wear.

🛠️ Common causes:
• Low or overfilled fluid
• Wrong viscosity gear oil
• Contaminated or old fluid
• Clogged diff vent

👉 Quick tip: Always use the correct gear oil and keep fluid at the proper level. A simple diff service can save you a very expensive repair!



11/20/2025

🚗💨 Wheel Balancing Matters!

Feeling vibrations in your steering wheel or uneven tire wear? It might be unbalanced wheels or even a bent rim.

🔧 Unbalanced Tires:
– Cause shakes at highway speeds
– Wear out tires faster
– Reduce fuel efficiency

🔧 Bent Wheel Rim:
– Leads to wobbling and vibration
– Can damage suspension components
– Often caused by potholes, curbs, or winter road conditions

Keeping your wheels balanced ensures a smoother drive, better mileage, and longer-lasting tires.

Stop by — we’ll get you rolling straight and smooth again!



Address

2202 Hanselman Avenue
Saskatoon, SK
S7L6A4

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13069312315

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