Wilmot Auto Repair

Most Wilmot auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Walker Automotive, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Wilmot drivers actually save?In today's Walker Automotive article, we're focusing on the things you can do to improve your vehicle’s economydriving around NH. We'll tell you the potential savings per gallon of gas at $3.50, and we'll show a chart that also shows the savings at $3.00 and $4.00.   DOLLARS PER GALLON $3.00 / $3.50 / $4.00 TUNE UP 4%.12.14.16 The next item is replacing a clogged engine air filter. Your engine needs enough air to burn fuel efficiently for the best mileage. A clean air filter means you get plenty of air. The fact that the air's clean protects your engine. That can save you up to 10 percent or 35 cents a gallon.   DOLLARS PER GALLON$3.00 / $3.50 / $4.00 AI ... read more

  Welcome to the Walker Automotive automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Wilmot conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will actually ride on top of a thin film of water.That's called hydroplaning. If it's really bad, Wilmot drivers can actually spin out of control - endangering themselves and the other drivers around them. At best, you won't stop as fast. So how does a tire move water? It has channels for water to flow through. Look at your vehicle tire and you'll see channels: channels that run around the tire and channels that flow across the tire. They're designed to direct water away from the tire so it can contact the road better.And the deeper the channel, the more water it can move. A brand new Walker Automotive tire has very deep channels and can easily move a lot of water. As t ... read more