Posts by DouglasAutomotiveRepair
A Few Key Facts (Ignition Key Issues)
You expect your key to turn in your vehicle’s ignition. But sometimes it won’t, and that’s a problem, whether you’re trying to start your vehicle or trying to leave it. Several things can cause this. One of the most common is that the steering column locking mechanism is stuck. Locking steering columns are an anti-theft…
Read MoreMAF Sensor and Engine Air Filter
Today’s post focuses on the importance of protecting your mass air flow sensor or MAF. Air and fuel are mixed together to be burned in your engine. The amount is controlled by how hard you press on the accelerator or by external factors like climbing hills or hauling loads. Based on how much air you…
Read MoreTire Pressure Monitoring System
What does it mean when your tire pressure warning light comes on? It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashboard warning light, which looks like a cross-section of a tire with some lines in it, comes on when the tire pressure is 20% below what the vehicle manufacturer…
Read MoreHow Do I Know I Need Brakes?
What are the signs that you need a brake job? Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal. Let’s start with the noise. Most brake pads have an audible brake wear indicator. This is a small piece of metal that rubs on your…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day!
Douglas Automotive Repair is wishing all the great Dads out there a Happy Father’s Day this weekend! Enjoy time spent with family. This entry was posted in Holidays and tagged Happy Father’s Day on June 14, 2019.
Read MoreAnti-lock Brakes
We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you are just sliding over the road. And if the road is wet or slick or covered with gravel – you really…
Read MoreAlternator Facts
When your vehicle doesn’t start, the first thing you think of might be the battery. That may be the culprit, but it also might be that your alternator has gone bad. An alternator sends power to your vehicle’s electrical systems and accessories like your entertainment system, charging ports, and so on. Any extra electricity goes…
Read MoreDeep Breathing: Engine Air Filter
Your vehicle’s engine really needs clean air to operate efficiently. It takes about 12,000 liters of air to burn a liter of gas in your vehicle engine. And all drivers know that clean air is much better than dirty. When your engine air filter gets dirty, it simply can’t trap any more dirt, so the dirt just passes…
Read MoreHappy Memorial Day
To all of those serving our country (both past and present), Douglas Automotive Repair would like to say “thank you”. We hope everyone enjoys time spent with family this holiday weekend. #localshop #carrepair #mechanic #automotive #thankourarmedforces This entry was posted in Holidays and tagged holiday, Memorial Day, Thank Our Armed Forces on May 26, 2019.
Read MoreEvaporative Emissions Control
The oil and fuel in your vehicle give off vapors that are very harmful to the environment. Evaporative emissions control systems – EVAP for short – are mandated in all cars and trucks. The EVAP system is there to capture these vapors and direct them into the engine to be burned – kind of an…
Read More