Wilmot Auto Repair

Today in the Walker Automotive auto care blog, we're going to talk to Wilmot drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Walker Automotive customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle manufacturer's shortened the published intervals for several of their engine models. They originally published intervals that extended out to a much as 8,000 miles (13,000 kilometers).In real world Wilmot driving, the oil started to sludge up before the recommended change interval. Oil sludge is a thick jelly-like substance: quite literally petroleum jelly – like Vaseline. This goop was clogging vehicle small engine passages so the oil wouldn't flow to some parts of the engine. This resulted in engine damage. We see it too often at Walker Automotive in Wilmot.The vehicle manufacturers began to offer an extended warranty to cover sludge damage. But there was a catch: the vehicle owner ... read more

Here's a question for Wilmot, NH : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many conditions that trigger the Check Engine light can hurt your vehicle. A lot.If your date's eyes are smoldering in the soft glow of the Check Engine light, try to think of all the gas money you'll save by getting it fixed. Give Walker Automotive a call when you are ready. Walker Automotive3 Deerwood DriveWilmot, NH 0328760

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Wilmot, NH: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Wilmot motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Because new vehicles are more expensive, people in the Wilmot area are driving their old vehicles longer. The average vehicle is now over nine years old. Two thirds of vehicles on the road in NH have more than 75,000 miles (120,000 km) on them. As cars age, their performance drops, they have difficulty idling for long periods and are more sensitive to weather extremes. Fortunately today's cars are up to the challenge – but they need a little help to keep on goin'.Give Walker Automotive a call at 603.526.4848 to schedule your next maintenance.Some owner's manuals don't specify service requirements at higher mileage. That doesn't mean it doesn't have to be done. In fact, it ... read more

  It seems like everywhere you go in the Wilmot area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some NH auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do you start if you want new wheels? At Walker Automotive, we suggest you start with your budget. We know, that sounds so practical. But if the look you're after goes beyond just new tires and wheels and enters into the world of suspension modifications, you need to be prepared for the additional cost.Let's start with something easy - you want to give your ride a unique look and the stock wheel size is just right for you. One of the concerns you will have is that the new wheels have the same offset as your vehicle factory wheels.Your tire and wheel professional at Walker Automotive in Wilmot can help you find the right size wheel or install adapters to make your new wheels fit. All you ha ... read more