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Wilson AutoTech Call us today for brake work, oil changes, engine repairs, and more! We are proud to bring you reliable auto repairs with integrity.

Providing honest and dependable auto service, Wilson AutoTech offers complete repair and service for all makes and models, foreign and domestic as well as hybrids and diesel vehicles. Wilson AutoTech is a family-owned and operated auto repair shop that serves the Lewiston, Idaho community. We offer service on all makes and models, foreign and domestic, as well as hybrids and diesel vehicles. Our ASE certified technicians are equipped to handle your automotive problems, from brake work and engine repairs to scheduled maintenance and oil changes. Stop in today or give us a call, we’re here to help!

🔧 Cylinder Heads Are Off? Now Is the Time to Look Deeper.When cylinder heads come off an engine, the job isn't just abou...
10/16/2026

🔧 Cylinder Heads Are Off? Now Is the Time to Look Deeper.

When cylinder heads come off an engine, the job isn't just about replacing a head gasket and putting everything back together. It's an opportunity to understand what happened, what needs attention, and how to give your engine the best chance at a successful rebuild.

At Wilson Motor Works, cylinder heads and engine blocks go through a rigorous inspection process designed to help you:

🔹 Understand the failure
🔹 Plan your build
🔹 Make informed decisions
🔹 Prevent repeat failures.

And now, we're taking that process a step further with digital inspections for cylinder heads and engine blocks! You can get a clearer picture of what we find and use that information to make informed decisions about your engine.

The goal isn't just to machine parts. It's to understand what happened, determine what needs to be done, and help you build it right.

When your engine comes apart, make the most of the opportunity.

In the shop this morning...We’re surfacing the turbo exhaust manifold mounting surface to restore a flat, true sealing s...
10/06/2026

In the shop this morning...

We’re surfacing the turbo exhaust manifold mounting surface to restore a flat, true sealing surface.

Turbo components see extreme heat and repeated expansion and contraction, which can cause the fl**ge to warp and become uneven.

A new gasket can’t fix a warped surface. Surfacing gives the gasket a proper, consistent surface to seal against, helping prevent exhaust leaks and premature gasket failure.

Flat surface → proper gasket seal → better turbo reliability.

🚤 Boat Engine Cylinder Head Machine WorkThis Ford 351 marine engine came in with a worn and damaged exhaust valve seats....
10/01/2026

🚤 Boat Engine Cylinder Head Machine Work

This Ford 351 marine engine came in with a worn and damaged exhaust valve seats.

Valve seats take a lot of heat and repeated impact every time the engine runs. Over time, heat, valve movement, poor valve contact, and normal wear can erode or pound the seat, eventually preventing the valve from sealing properly.

So what do we do?

🔎 Inspect.
⚙️ Cut out the old seat.
🔩 Install a new seat.
🛠️ Cut it to the proper angle and width so the valve seals correctly.

A new seat isn't just a replacement part the machining is what makes the repair work.

Wilson Motor Works — Cylinder head machine work for automotive, marine, and diesel engines.

🔧 FLYWHEEL SURFACING? WE CAN HELPA worn, glazed, or uneven flywheel can keep a new clutch from working the way it should...
09/24/2026

🔧 FLYWHEEL SURFACING? WE CAN HELP

A worn, glazed, or uneven flywheel can keep a new clutch from working the way it should.

At Wilson Motor Works, we can surface a wide variety of flywheels from common automotive applications to diesel, agricultural, older, and specialty flywheels.

If you're replacing a clutch, rebuilding an engine, or just need to restore a flywheel surface, bring it to us and let us take a look.

✔️ Resurface worn clutch surfaces
✔️ Remove glazing and imperfections
✔️ Restore a proper, flat mating surface
✔️ Help get your flywheel ready for its next clutch

Don't assume your flywheel is too big, too old, or too unusual.
If you're not sure, bring it in — we'll see what we can do.

Wilson Motor Works

A client of the shop asked me to share this story...Truck comes in 300k miles with the scars along the way that show it,...
09/21/2026

A client of the shop asked me to share this story...

Truck comes in 300k miles with the scars along the way that show it, truck had been treated as a parts bin that people had taken parts off of and swapped their garbage back on to it. The client wanted the truck to run well again so that they could enjoy off road time with their kids.

Given the age of the truck no OBD diagnostic system was going to be of any help.

The technician brought out the thermal imager in order to see the problem and figure out the actual problem and rule out causes. This showed us that the cylinder 4 injector was not firing, due to a damaged wire.

In the end, we would a small section of damaged wiring and two sensors were sending bad data to the brain leading to reduced performance.

Here at Wilson Auto Tech, we would like to solve the actual problem, instead of trying to treat symptoms.

Maintenance Doesn't Have to Mean the DealershipIn case you didn't know, independent shops can perform the same maintenan...
09/18/2026

Maintenance Doesn't Have to Mean the Dealership

In case you didn't know, independent shops can perform the same maintenance services you take your vehicle to the dealer for. We have access to the same fluids, specifications, and service information they do.

At Wilson Auto Tech, we keep a wide variety of fluids in stock to service the many different vehicles found throughout the Quad Cities. And we're always looking for an excuse to stock another one. 😂

There is no monopoly on who is allowed to take care of your vehicle.

As the owner of your vehicle, you get to decide who you trust to work on it.

Oh by the way, we can also perform all the services for cars where there is no dealer nearby including BMW, Hyundai, and Nissan

Why should a manifold be surfaced?BEFOREYears of heat cycles and corrosion can leave the sealing surface warped, uneven,...
09/15/2026

Why should a manifold be surfaced?

BEFORE
Years of heat cycles and corrosion can leave the sealing surface warped, uneven, and pitted. A new gasket can't correct a bad surface.

DURING
After just one pass, you can see the high spots contacting the sander while the low areas remain untouched. This shows how uneven the manifold really was.

AFTER
The finished surface is flat, clean, and consistent, giving the new gasket a proper surface to seal against.

New gaskets are great but a new gasket doesn't fix a bad surface.
The gasket needs a good surface to do its job.

EVERY ENGINE TELLS A STORY.At Wilson Motor Works, tearing an engine apart is more than disassembly it’s an autopsy.Every...
09/14/2026

EVERY ENGINE TELLS A STORY.

At Wilson Motor Works, tearing an engine apart is more than disassembly it’s an autopsy.

Every bearing, piston, cylinder, valve, and crankshaft leaves behind evidence of what happened inside.

We inspect and measure those components to uncover how and why an engine wore out or failed.

Then we use what we find to build it back better.

We don't just replace broken parts.
We investigate the failure.
We correct the cause.
We rebuild with purpose.

Wilson Motor Works

Here’s why it matters that we don’t care what you drive.This is a 3000GT VR-4. It’s a special car. It’s an interesting c...
09/02/2026

Here’s why it matters that we don’t care what you drive.

This is a 3000GT VR-4.

It’s a special car. It’s an interesting car. And it’s certainly not something you see every day.

But to us, it’s also just a car that needs to be taken care of, owned by a person with a problem they want solved.

And that’s really the point.

We don’t need to know why your vehicle is special to you.
We don’t need to know where it came from.
We don’t need to know what it’s worth.

We just need to know what it needs.

Whether it’s a 3000GT VR-4, an old pickup, a family sedan, or the car you drive to work every morning, we believe every vehicle deserves the same care and attention.

We don’t judge cars. We just take care of them.

Wilson Auto Tech is now welcoming new customers!We’re a small, independent automotive repair shop focused on something s...
08/26/2026

Wilson Auto Tech is now welcoming new customers!

We’re a small, independent automotive repair shop focused on something simple:

Doing the job right.

From routine maintenance to complex diagnostics and major repairs, we take the time to understand the problem, explain what we find, and recommend the repair that actually makes sense.

🔧 Accurate diagnostics
🛠️ Quality automotive repairs
🚙 Cars, trucks & diesels
💬 Clear, honest communication
🤝 Personal service from people who care

We believe your vehicle deserves careful attention, thorough diagnosis, and repairs performed with pride.

If you're looking for a repair shop you can trust, we'd love the opportunity to earn your business.

📍 Wilson Auto Tech
📞 Call or text us today to schedule an appointment.

Now accepting new clients.

Address

1011 D Street
Lewiston, ID
83501

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+12085538020

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