Dave Auto Detailing

Dave Auto Detailing I am not the owner of this content. Full credit goes to Dave’s Auto Center. Family run business of 36 years.

Best equipped shop in Utah.
285 S Frontage Rd, Centerville, UT 84014

29/10/2026

Don't let your car sit for years!

See what happens to a car with only 12,000 miles when it's left to sit. We’re deep-diving into this Camaro's fuel issues to save its performance.

28/10/2026

Don't ignore the signs! We reveal the hidden flaws destroying GM L87 engines.

Another day, another L87 teardown. This engine suffered a complete mechanical breakdown, and the bearings are completely shot. We take a microscopic look at the crankshaft journals and discuss why current manufacturer fixes might not be enough. If you own a truck with this 6.2L engine, this is the breakdown you need to watch.

27/10/2026

Is it a true Colombo Ferrari V12? We had to find out the hard way. Check out the teardown of this beast destined for a custom Mustang build.

Deep inside the shop, we are tackling a major engine project. We were told this was a specific Ferrari V12, but the teardown revealed something else entirely. Follow along as our team navigates the challenges of this rare engine, uncovering its secrets and preparing it for a total rebuild and custom integration.

25/10/2026

Buying a Copart auction car is always a gamble. This one didn't pay off.

We wanted to rebuild this Land Rover, but the previous repairs we discovered were shocking. Follow along as we tear down this engine and reveal why it's heading straight to the scrap pile.

24/10/2026

Why your simple oil leak might be a major engine disaster.

It started with a routine request for a seal replacement, but we couldn't ignore the signs. See the step-by-step teardown of this 7.3 Power Stroke as we uncover a catastrophic block failure that no amount of seal repairs could ever fix.

23/10/2026

Why does this 7.3 keep failing? We finally found the culprit.

After spending a fortune on repairs, this truck was still a nightmare. We went back to the basics—checking compression, glow plugs, and oil leaks—to find what was actually wrong. You won't believe what we discovered inside the engine.

15/10/2026

Don't replace your engine until you see this!

A customer brought us a 2021 GMC with over 300,000 miles, fearing the worst after a dealership diagnosis. We put the engine under the microscope to determine if it truly needs a rebuild or if there's a different path forward. Get the full breakdown on these common engine issues.

09/10/2026

Is your L87 engine headed for a total failure? Here is what we found.

After countless reports of engine seizures, we decided to look inside the 6.2L L87 to see if the factory issues are avoidable. We break down our findings on crankshaft surface finish, oil pressure drops, and our plan for a permanent fix.

08/10/2026

Is this the ultimate 6.7 Powerstroke failure?

It was built with the best parts and tuned to the hilt, but it didn't last. We’re tearing down a grenaded 6.7 Powerstroke to uncover the truth behind the wreckage. You won’t believe what we found inside the block that caused this catastrophic failure.

07/10/2026

Inside the ultimate custom car shop—the 68 Chevelle update.

We spent the day with Dave Kindig and his incredible team talking cars, craftsmanship, and picking the perfect color scheme for our upcoming Chevelle project. See why this shop is truly in a league of its own.

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