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Engine Maintenance in Fort Walton Beach

Engine Repairs We Can Provide

Engine maintenance is vital to keep your car or truck operating at peak performance. It also impacts the longevity of your vehicle's engine. Trust the experts at Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair to help you protect your investment. Call us at 850-243-6788 or visit our shop in Fort Walton Beach for expert engine maintenance.

Here is a comprehensive list of the engine maintenance services we offer:

Check Engine Light
No one likes to see their car's "Check Engine" light come on. The light could mean a costly problem, like a bad catalytic converter, or it could be something minor, like a loose gas cap. At Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair, we can pull the code and diagnose the problem for you. Give us a call at 850-243-6788 or stop by the shop for our expert assistance.

Diesel
Although diesel engines don't require tune-ups and tend to last longer than gasoline engines, they do require regular maintenance. Typical maintenance tasks include:

  • Changing the oil & filter
  • Changing the air filter
  • Changing the fuel filter
  • Bleeding the fuel system
  • Draining the water separators
  • Refilling the urea injection system

You can count on the experts at Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair to help your diesel engine last a long time.

Fuel Injection
Fuel injection is a system for admitting fuel into an engine. Since 1990, fuel injectors have completely replaced carburetors as the primary means of getting gasoline into the engine. A fuel injector atomizes the fuel by forcibly pumping it through a small nozzle (under high pressure). Failure of the fuel injection system means poor performance and ultimately destroys the engine.

Ignition
Your vehicle's ignition system is responsible for starting the engine by delivering an electrical spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. Issues can involve a worn ignition switch, a faulty ignition coil or broken or corroded wiring. These problems can lead to symptoms like the engine failing to start, intermittent stalling, dashboard warning lights, or even complete power loss while driving.

Ignition Wires & Cables
These vital parts transfer the spark from the ignition coil to spark plugs that ignite the mixture of fuel and air. The mixture starts the engine. Over time, ignition wires and cables get weak and break down. This makes it impossible for the spark to reach the engine cylinders. This results in the engine misfiring. Common symptoms of faulty ignition cables and wires are: poor gas mileage, engine misfires, engine light is on, and engine vibration.

Oil, Lube, and Filter
To keep running smoothly, your car highly relies on oil, lube, and oil filters. Oil helps in lubricating, cooling, and cleaning the internal engine components. With time, motor oil becomes contaminated. Your car needs an oil, lube, and filter change every three months (or 3,000 miles) in order to function optimally.

Spark Plugs
A spark plug delivers electric current to the combustion chamber from the ignition system. Spark plugs that haven't been changed for a long time can cause ignition problems. At Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair, we have automotive experts who will check and replace your spark plugs. For all your spark plug repair or replacement needs, call 850-243-6788 or visit Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair today.


Spark Plug Related FAQs


How do you know when a spark plug needs to be replaced?

The most common sign a spark plug needs replacing is the feeling that the car's engine is hesitating when accelerating, but other signs may include misfiring at start up, rough idling, sluggish acceleration, declining fuel economy and engine knocking.

What else should I replace when replacing spark plugs?

If you are considering having your vehicle's spark plugs replaced, there's a high probability that your spark plug wires need changing as well. Ignition wires become brittle over time. Old ignition wires can break and cause misfires or declining fuel economy.

Serpentine Belt Related FAQs


How do I know if I need to replace my car's serpentine belt?

If your serpentine belt is failing, you may notice performance issues with your vehicle. The vehicle may frequently overheat. Your air conditioning or power steering may fail to work or not work properly. You may notice your vehicle battery failing to recharge if the alternator is affected by a bad serpentine belt. If you start to notice any of these issues we encourage you to bring your vehicle to Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair as soon as possible to avoid bigger problems and breakdown.

Check Engine Light FAQs


What could cause a check engine light to come on?

Come by Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair and we can diagnose the reasons for a check engine light turning on. It can range from something serious like a faulty catalytic converter or potential engine failure to something simple like a loose gas cap or the need for a simple 50K or 100K mile manufacturer maintenance check.

Is it okay to drive with the engine light on?

The short answer, "No." The longer explanation is the light may indicate a serious engine failure and continuing to use your car as if nothing is wrong could result in a very expensive repair bill. The check engine light means you should stop driving and have your car looked at as soon as possible by a professional at Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair in Fort Walton Beach.

What is the most common problem with my check engine light?

A loose gas cap is the most common cause of a check engine light coming on. But the best method to determine why the check engine light is on is to have a professional at Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair read the diagnostic code in the car's internal OBD computer.

What does a solid check engine light mean?

A steady check engine light indicates a non-emergency issue. Come by Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair and we can help.

What does an intermittent flashing check engine light mean?

Flashing check engine lights warn of severe situations requiring immediate attention. Get your vehicle to an auto repair shop as quickly as possible or get it safely parked and call a tow truck to take it to your preferred auto repair shop.


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What Our Customers Are Saying

My daughter was in Fort Walton for her bachelorette party. Right after she arrived from Indiana, her car was showing an overheating warning. We called the very next morning and they were able to get her car in and fixed the same day!!! Amazing service all around. We are so grateful for the kindness and quick service on a Friday nonetheless. So thankful for this business!!!! 10/10 stars!!!

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, 07/25/2025

Perfect service all around! We had reoccurring issues with our Volvo's radiator the past year and the Volvo dealer could not figure it out. Took it to Danny and team and they quickly identified the problem and gave a fair quote. The work was excellent and the customer service was exceptional throughout the entire process. If you are in the need of auto repairs, stop looking and call Dawn at Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air and Repair. You won't regret it--they are true pros.

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, 07/15/2021

FWB Radiator solved a difficult Air Conditioning update problem on my classic 88 Vette. Danny and the professionals at FWB Radiator dedicated their time and expertise to making sure the job got done right. Outstanding results at a very fair price. I will definitely be back! 5 Stars.

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, 11/10/2020

Had them put in a new carburetor couple weeks ago. It's running great. They did a great job. Reasonable price. This was done on a 1965 engine. Very happy with the work. They know their job.

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