Wilmington Auto Repair

There are times when you'll look under your car and notice some drips occurring in various areas underneath of the car. Some of these leaks really do (or should) require a trained eye to determine where they are coming from and if they warrant repair. In this particular case, the client had a concern when they noticed a "clearish" fluid leaking from the center of the car. Once we investigated the leak on the lift, we realized right away that the "clearish" fluid was simply water. The A/C system is designed to remove the humidity from the cabin which makes you feel nice and cool. That humidity (moisture) is condensed into water as it passes over the chilled evaporator which rests inside a specially designed box. Once that vapor changes state to water, it fills up that box. The box is designed with a relief tube that allows the water to drain out of the box. If it didn't, the box would fill and you probably would have a damp carpet on the passenger side of th ... read more

Ford F-150 Engine Swap With the loud knocking noise coming from the left bank of this 2010 Ford F150 pick up truck, we knew that ultimately we would have to change out the engine. The owner elected to go with a cost effective, low mileage used motor that would fit their budget.  There are a few different ways to remove and engine from these units, but our tech, Ryan Craner, elected to use the "cab-off" method to save time. This involves separating the front cab and lifting it up and away from the engine and chassis, fully exposing the engine and transmission completely. Take a look at the video we've included in this blog post.  Removing and replacing an engine in a Ford F150 isn't so bad if you can take the cab off. Yes, it does require a lift (for safety and saving time) so I wouldn't recommend this particular procedure if you don't have one. You can take it out through the front (remove a/c condenser, radiator, etc) or via the hood area.  ... read more

  June through August are typically the hottest months of the year. We all know that hot weather can be a real problem if your car is not in the best of shape. And you need to keep yourself in check as well. Here's a quick clip highlighting some of the do's and don'ts during the heat spell like the one we have now.      Make sure that you take care of your own self, by hydrating properly. As for your car, make sure that it's fluids are in good shape and full as well.   You also want to make sure that no kids or pets are left in the vehicle. Temperatures can rise as high as 138°, even though the temperature outside reads 90°.   Just remember to play it safe, and you'll be okay even in the hottest of times. Let common sense rule. If you need a check up on your fluids, air pressure, etc. please give us a call or just stop in. We'll perform a quick under hood courtesy check just to make sure things are in good shape. &nb ... read more