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BD Auto Center Auto Repair Shop - Birdsboro PA

09/29/2026

Choose who does your labor wisely.

You can install the best parts money can buy, but if you choose someone solely because they’re cheaper, you can end up with more problems than you started with.

This customer brought us a beautiful 1995 S10 4x4 that had previously had a replacement engine installed by a shop that I will not name.

The plug boot shown in this video is burned because the heat shield is missing. Why is the heat shield missing? Who knows. The heat shield is still there, but it has been cut in half.

And unfortunately, that was just the beginning.

We also found:

• The coolant temperature sensor connector just hanging there
• A cross-threaded oil drain plug
• All of the brackets and clips that retain the plug wires were thrown away
• The customer's factory remote oil filter kit was lost
• Just about every part of the engine harness was misrouted
• The power steering pump pulley wasn't pressed on fully, causing the belt to come off and destroy the fan shroud
• The original dipstick tube was lost and replaced with the wrong one
• And the engine replacement took four months

I understand that mistakes happen. Nobody gets every job perfect, and we've all made mistakes at some point.

But when you start adding up this many issues on one job, it's something else entirely.

Your vehicle deserves more than just the cheapest labor you can find. Make sure you're choosing someone who takes pride in doing the job correctly.

Also, when looking for misfires due to spark leaks its easiest to find them in the dark.

This is why DEF fluid cannot simply be flushed from a fuel system.When DEF is accidentally poured into a vehicle’s fuel ...
08/31/2026

This is why DEF fluid cannot simply be flushed from a fuel system.

When DEF is accidentally poured into a vehicle’s fuel tank, the best thing you can do is disconnect the battery and have the vehicle towed to a repair shop.

Do not turn the key on or attempt to start the vehicle. Doing so can activate the fuel system and circulate DEF throughout the entire system, potentially turning what could have been a tank clean-out into a complete fuel-system replacement.

Why is DEF so damaging?

DEF is highly corrosive to many of the precision components found in modern high-pressure fuel systems. It can rapidly damage components such as the high-pressure fuel pump, injectors, fuel lines, and rails.
DEF can also form crystals as it dries, which can break loose and cause additional damage or blockages throughout the system.

This particular vehicle had approximately 1 gallon of DEF added to the fuel tank and was driven only about 50 feet.

That was all it took for DEF to make its way through the fuel system.

If you accidentally put DEF in your fuel tank, don’t start the vehicle. Don’t turn the key on. Disconnect the battery and have it towed.

A few minutes of prevention can save you thousands of dollars in repairs.

Not all engine work is created equal.This 2013 Audi Q5 3.0 Supercharged is in for timing chains — and if you know these ...
07/25/2026

Not all engine work is created equal.

This 2013 Audi Q5 3.0 Supercharged is in for timing chains — and if you know these engines, you know the chains are mounted on the rear of the motor. That means this isn’t just a quick service… it’s a 20+ hour job that requires precision, patience, and experience.

Jobs like this separate parts changers from true technicians.

At BD Auto Center, we don’t shy away from complex repairs — we take them on with confidence and do them right the first time.

If your vehicle needs more than just basic maintenance, we’ve got you covered.

📍 Quality work. Done right.

I don't think this mouse or squirrel liked the taste of gasoline. New line made and on its way back together.
03/26/2026

I don't think this mouse or squirrel liked the taste of gasoline. New line made and on its way back together.

What does 5W-30 mean?The “5W” = how the oil flows when cold (“W” = winter). Lower number = better cold start flow.The “3...
02/17/2026

What does 5W-30 mean?
The “5W” = how the oil flows when cold (“W” = winter). Lower number = better cold start flow.
The “30” = how thick the oil stays at operating temp. Higher number = thicker when hot.
So 5W-30 flows like a 5 when cold, protects like a 30 when hot.
Why newer vehicles use thinner oil:
• Better fuel economy (less internal drag)
• Faster lubrication on startup which helps reduce engine wear.
Always use the manufacturer’s recommended oil using the wrong type can cause damage.
Not sure what your vehicle needs? Shoot me a message

Take care of your engine!In the effort to increase efficiency many of the vehicles manufactured today use Gasoline Direc...
02/15/2026

Take care of your engine!

In the effort to increase efficiency many of the vehicles manufactured today use Gasoline Direct Injection GDI. This uses a high pressure fuel system designed to inject the fuel directly into the cylinder. Older fuel injection systems inject the fuel into the intake port and allow the fuel to be drawn into the cylinder with the incoming intake air. This fuel would come in contact with the intake valves and keep them clean. However, with the fuel being injected into the cylinder directly it does not allow for this cleaning effect. Engines of today will build up deposits that should be cleaned at roughly 75k-100k miles. While these carbon deposits seem harmless they can cause excessive wear of the guides which can lead to high oil consumption.

A walnut blasting procedure allows for these valves to be cleaned with minimal disassembly and can save you costly future repairs.

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