Sako's Automotive

Sako's Automotive Looking for an honest, reasonable, and straightforward mechanic to work on your vehicle? From oil changes to performance upgrades, we do it all.

Then look no further than Sako's Automotive in Glendora, California, for professional auto repair services. We service any make and model vehicle, whether it's foreign or domestic. Our technicians are certified to perform diagnosis, repairs, and scheduled maintenance. Sako's Automotive has been creating satisfied customers since 1989. We are proud of the fact that we have been honored with numerou

s awards for outstanding workmanship. Come by and see why our customers trust us with their repair and maintenance needs.

03/19/2015

The automobile industry has adopted R-134a as industry standard for air conditioning refrigerant. While testing has showed that R-134a is not as efficient as the R-12 Freon previously used in all cars, R-134a does not contain the environmentally harmful CFCs found in R-12.

03/17/2015

While you may have been able to diagnose and troubleshoot every problem under the hood with your last car, newer model vehicles can be a bit trickier. When you lack the time necessary to learn how to troubleshoot your new car’s air conditioning issues, we’re always here for you.

03/12/2015

Early drum brakes worked via systems of levers and either rods or cables, similar to bicycle brakes today. Modern brakes, however, work on hydraulic pressure provided by oil in a cylinder with pistons. This system first started showing up in the mid-1930s.

03/05/2015

Steering that is loose or has too much give in it needs to be tightened up. The adjusting sleeve may be loose or worn out, the front end may need aligning, or badly worn tires could be the issue.

03/03/2015

The adage “If you can’t find it, grind it” may lend a bit of humor to the attempts of the novice driver learning a stick shift, but when you can’t shift gears, or they grind regardless of how smooth the shift should be, there may be a problem with the clutch or the flywheel.

02/26/2015

What’s that noise? If you hear a knock or clunk when your car hits a bump, it’s typically a sign your shocks or struts are worn and need replacement. In some instances, however, it may indicate problems with the ball joints or strut bearings.

02/24/2015

Most suspension systems rely on one of four types of springs. Coil springs, which are actually coiled torsion bars, are most familiar. Torsion bars are long metal bars that twist in response to road forces. Leaf springs consists of metal layers, hence the name leaf.

02/19/2015

Keeping your electrical system in your car in the best shape possible will prolong the life of the electrical components. The first place to start is the battery and its connections. Removing any debris, rust, or corrosion will benefit your car’s performance.

02/17/2015

In addition to causing heat buildup in the transmission, when the transmission fluid is low or broken down, it does not lubricate as it should and can cause gears and bearings to wear down to the point where the transmission will need to be rebuilt or replaced.

02/12/2015

One common myth is that a coolant leak is present only if the fluid separates into two parts. In fact, when coolant contaminates engine oil, high fluid temperature will cause the water portion of the coolant to evaporate, leaving the ethylene glycol portion behind. This results in a loss of engine lubrication and the formation of sludge.

02/10/2015

One very good reason to take your car into a repair shop for service is because they speak your car's language. With modern technology, it's easy to hook into your car's computer and diagnose issues. Some newer cars can even transmit information wirelessly.

02/05/2015

If you notice that you have to fill up your gas tank more often than normal, it’s time to take it into the repair shop and have the exhaust system checked out. When the exhaust leaks, your engine works harder and therefore is going to require more fuel.

Address

512 W Route 66
Glendora, CA
91740

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+16269143309

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