Posts by DouglasAutomotiveRepair
Question on Engine Failure
Question: I had my engine go out and had to have it replaced. What could I have done to prevent this? Answer: An expensive engine replacement is pretty extreme. It’s a tough situation to be in; maybe you’re still making payments on your vehicle and nobody wants to buy it with a blown engine, so you really…
Read MoreHeadlamps and Visibility
You may be surprised to learn that 40 percent of traffic fatalities take place at night even though there’s 60 percent less traffic. It goes to show how important proper visibility is to nighttime driving in our community. Obviously, a clean windshield is important – so are good wiper blades. Your headlights play a big role as well. There are two main…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Change Your Transmission Fluid
It’s easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but proper transmission service keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly repairs down the road. The transmission undergoes a lot of stress. The grit you see in used fluid is actually bits of clutch material. This grit…
Read MoreMay Specials Are Posted
Our May Specials are posted on our website. Visit https://douglasautomotiverepair.com to check them out! To take advantage of any of them, give us a call or use our easy online appointment request form! This entry was posted in Specials and tagged May Specials on May 1, 2018.
Read MoreTaking Care of Your Vehicle’s Suspension
After many years and tens of thousands of miles, suspension system components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is on smooth Illinois highways, your shock absorbers will last a lot longer than if you do most of…
Read MoreNew and Improved Waiting Area!
Many of you have been in over the past few months as we we’ve been in the process of updating our Customer Waiting Area. We’re very happy to say it’s finally finished and ready for you to enjoy! Our goal was to make it a friendly and inviting place for you to wait while we…
Read MoreService Intervals
Confused about auto service intervals for various items on your car. Douglas Automotive Repair can help! The simple answer s is to follow the vehicle’s recommended service intervals listed in your owner’s manual or in your service center’s database. But the team at Douglas Automotive Repair sympathizes because of the confusing intervals for modern vehicles. The…
Read MoreAre You Driving a High Mileage Vehicle?
Wondering what you need to do to maintain your high mileage vehicle? We frequently get asked that question. The median age for vehicles on Illinois roads is now over 11 years. Regardless of your reason for keeping your vehicle around, the good news is that it’s capable of going 150,000 to 200,000 miles or more…
Read MoreAir Blend Box — What is it?
Drivers push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! They have air blowing on their feet or cool air chilling their face. But how does all that happen? Well, it’s all thanks to the air blend box. This box lives behind your dash and helps direct the right temperature of air where you want it.…
Read MoreFuel Saving Tip – Check Your Alignment
Imagine you’re up in the arctic on a dog sled. Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground fast. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side. That would slow you…
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