Posts by DouglasAutomotiveRepair
Don’t Be A Stranger
You wouldn’t walk into a different dentist’s office every time you needed a tooth looked at. You wouldn’t pick out someone at random every time you needed your hair cut. And on Tax Day? You probably wouldn’t trust your taxes to a stranger. There are some professionals for whom you feel your relationship is more…
Read MoreMy Engine Overheated
Question: I was driving down the freeway and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called my husband. I had to be towed to my mechanic. He said my car engine had overheated. What can I do to prevent that in the future? Tech Answer: Oh, sounds like a rough experience. …
Read MoreVehicle Exhaust System
We’ve all heard a car or truck in our neighborhood that needs a new muffler. Did you know there’s more to the exhaust system than just the muffler? The exhaust system has three main functions: Safely get hot exhaust gas from the engine out the tailpipe Treat the exhaust to remove harmful pollutants Muffle the engine noise Exhaust gas is…
Read MoreAnti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to help you maintain control of your vehicle in an emergency braking situation. Imagine you are driving on a snowy road. You need to slam on…
Read MoreEngine Air Filter
What’s the harm in putting off replacing your engine air filter a little longer? That’s a fair question because the harm takes a while to manifest. Let’s take a small step back and talk about what an engine air filter does. The air all around us contains dust, dirt, pollen, spores, etc. Some areas and…
Read MoreMarch Specials
We’re having some technical difficulties in updating the specials on our website this month. Sorry about any confusion! We are offering a FREE Vehicle Inspection with an Oil Change. Read more about it below right. Please feel free to give us a call if you have questions or want to schedule your vehicle. This entry was…
Read MoreSpark Plugs
The days when drivers changed their spark plugs every couple of years has ended. Back in the day, spark plugs really did wear out that often. A couple of things are different now… First, spark plugs are made of better materials that last longer and they’re designed better. The second reason spark plugs used to…
Read MoreBattery Upgrade
When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it’s time to replace it – you have options. First let’s be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that meets or exceeds your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications. But you may have some special needs. When they first put the battery into your vehicle…
Read MoreAxles
Your axles are the last link in transferring power from the engine to your wheels. They’re strong parts that last a long time – but they can run into trouble. Axles just wear out over time and need to be replaced. And sometimes axle seals leak, causing the axle to wear out prematurely. Lubricant leaks…
Read MoreDisc Brakes
Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around town. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble, and you’ll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brake pads rub on a disc – or rotor – to slow the wheels. The brake pads are attached to a caliper that squeezes the…
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