Posts by DouglasAutomotiveRepair
Service Intervals
Confused about recommended service intervals? Douglas Automotive Repair can help! The simple answer is to follow the vehicle’s recommended service intervals listed in your owner’s manual (we also have these intervals in our database). We can sympathize with drivers because of the confusing intervals for modern vehicles. The days of simple rules of thumb that applied to…
Read MoreSuspension Wear
Your suspension system keeps your car up off the road. From there, it’s responsible for a smooth and comfortable ride around Plainfield, Illinois. It also keeps your wheels firmly planted over bumps and through curves. Your suspension system has many critical parts that do a big job. They should be inspected for damage and excessive wear at…
Read MoreRadiator Hoses
Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator. It’s an important job. If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to overheating and very expensive engine damage, so you want to make sure you always have good hoses. Radiator hoses are very resilient, but they are subject to very harsh…
Read MoreGuide to Proper Fluids
If you’ve walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store, you’ll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what’s right for your vehicle? First let’s talk about why there are so many varieties. Starting with motor oil, we see that manufacturers match the properties of a…
Read MoreHappy New Year!
This New Year we thank you for providing us with the opportunity to serve you. Wishing everyone a year full of peace, hope and possibilities. Doug & Caryn Meyer and the Douglas Automotive Repair Staff #localshop #happynewyear #thankyou This entry was posted in Holidays and tagged Happy New Year on December 31, 2019.
Read MorePower Brakes Service
Let’s talk about your brakes. Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don’t have to do all the work with your brake pedal. The brakes themselves are applied at the wheel using hydraulic pressure. When we step on the brake pedal, we create pressure in the power booster that’s multiplied…
Read MoreHappy Holidays!
During the Holiday Season more than ever, Our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. And in this spirit we say, simply but sincerely… Thank you! and best wishes for the Holiday Season. Doug and Caryn Meyer and the entire staff at Douglas Automotive Repair. #localshop #mechanic #happyholidays #thankyou This entry…
Read MoreSuspension
Let’s talk about your suspension – you know, the system that connects your wheels to your vehicle, controls your handling and delivers a good ride. Your suspension is critical for proper steering, stopping and stability. Hey, it’s a rough world out there – every time you hit a pothole, a bump or an object in…
Read MoreDrive Shaft
So imagine a few years ago you’re driving a ’85 powder blue Dodge Ramcharger with about 80,000 miles on it. You’re going up a hill and hear a noise like a tin can rolling down the road. You look back and see your drive shaft bouncing down the hill. Luckily you can put it in…
Read MoreEngine Air Filter
You may be thinking…What’s the harm in putting off replacing my 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…
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