Posts by DouglasAutomotiveRepair
How Often Should You Change Your Spark Plugs?
Well it can be confusing because there are several types of spark plugs and some last longer than others. Your owner’s manual will have a recommendation for when your spark plugs should be changed. Here’s a little background. Spark plugs are in the combustion chamber of your engine. They send a little spark between two…
Read MoreAre You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)
If your vehicle has a few years on it, you’ve no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the wheels and then put them back on. Many vehicles have lug bolts that go through the…
Read MoreClosed Christmas Eve
To allow our employees time to spend with their families, Douglas Automotive Repair will be closed on Friday, December 24th, in observance of Christmas. We’ll be back open for business on Monday, December 27th. We’d like to sincerely thank you for your business in 2021, and extend our warmest wishes for happiness and peace with…
Read MoreThe Foggiest Idea (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)
In cold weather, you may notice your windows fogging up. Then you can’t see where you’re going and suddenly you and those around you are in danger. So, what causes your windows to fog up in cold weather, and how can you stop it? Fog is simply moisture condensing on a cold surface. When the…
Read MoreThe Hot Switch (Coolant Vacuum Valve Switch)
When the weather gets cooler, you want the cabin of your vehicle to stay warm. When you switch on the heat, you may find the air that comes out of the vents just isn’t hot. The problem could be a part in the heating system that not that many people understand. It’s called the coolant…
Read MoreThe Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)
You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally. Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler. Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that doesn’t get driven all that much. You know it has oil in it, and the problem with not driving a vehicle…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving
We’d like to take a moment during this special time of the year to express our sincere appreciation for your confidence and loyalty. We are deeply thankful for your business this past year. On behalf of all of us at Douglas Automotive Repair Inc, we extend our best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving…
Read MoreIt’s Your Turn (Using Turn Signals)
Distracted driving causes a lot of motor vehicle accidents. Well, according to one study, twice as many are caused by people not using their turn signals. Drivers have a lot of excuses for not signaling. About a quarter of drivers in one survey said they were just too lazy to do it. Others think they…
Read MoreOEM or Aftermarket? (Choosing Replacement Parts)
It happens – a part on your vehicle breaks or just wears out. The replacement part is very important. You want it to last and perform like new. That’s why Douglas Automotive Repair uses quality replacement parts. The parts we install on your vehicle will meet or exceed the specifications of the original parts. Let’s…
Read MoreMass Air Flow Sensor
The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor measures the volume, temperature and density of the air coming into your engine. With that information, the computer calculates how much oxygen is available to burn and adjusts the amount of fuel it sends. A dirty or damaged MAF sensor will provide inaccurate air flow readings, which can lead…
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