Monthly Archives: June 2018

Time for Differential Service at Walker Automotive?

Hello Wilmot - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, you've got a differential (or two or three) and it needs service now and then.What does your vehicle differential do? Well, it compensates for the differences in speed between your outer and inner wheels in a turn. Using the dimensions of a typical car, let's compare the distance the wheels travel from the start of a turn through to the completion of the turn.The inside wheel travels about 12.6 feet/3.8 meters. How much farther does the outside wheel travel? About 18.8 feet/5.7 meters – over 6 feet/1.9 meters more. This means the outer tire has to rotate 9 times in the same amount of time that the inner tire has to rotate only 6 times - so the ou ... read more

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Drive Train

Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Walker Automotive

Many Wilmot drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Wilmot area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Wilmot drivers, that look includes bigger wheels. It used to be that cars came from the factory with 15 or 16 inch wheels. Now 16, 17 and even 18 inchers are standard. And the factories are offering optional wheel packages up to 20 inches or more. So let's talk about what to consider when you want to upsize your wheels. It's not exactly a DIY project, so you need to know a thing or two before you get started. The most important term to know is rolling diameter. The rolling diameter is simply the overall height of your tire. Unless you want to modify your vehicle suspension, you'll want to keep your rolling diameter the same when you upsize your wheels.Let's think about those three golden doughnuts in front of you. They're al ... read more

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Tires and Wheels

Automotive Tips from Walker Automotive: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades

There are several important factors that go into how often Wilmot drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out – especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether it’s a lot of bugs and road grime from NH freeway driving or lots of wet weather – your blades get a work out and start to wear. But your wiper blades break down even when they aren’t used frequently. They are damaged by sunlight and temperature changes as well. The rubber in the blades can dry out and crack and eventually fall apart. Check your wipers: If they’re not doing their important job, have them replaced at Walker Automotive in Wilmot. Talk to your Walker Automotive service advisor about how you drive - we can counsel you on the optimal blades for your needs.Walker Automotive3 Deerwood DriveWilmot, NH 0328760

The Easy Way to Save Cash in Wilmot

The hottest NH news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Wilmot. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Wilmot can do to greatly reduce their gas consumption, save money, and help the environment. You can really improve your fuel economy by how you drive – but first, here's a review of things you can do for your vehicle that'll save gas no matter how you drive.The first one for Wilmot drivers is keeping tires properly inflated. That can save 2 miles per gallon/.85 km per liter. Driving on low tires is like driving through sand – your car just has to work harder. Most Wilmot service centers will fill up your tires for free, so just ask Walker Automotive. Also, make a habit of checking your tire pressure whenever you fill up. Many Wilmot gas stations have an air hose you can use for ... read more

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Maintenance
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