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Mass Air Flow Sensor

By DouglasAutomotiveRepair / November 2, 2021 / Comments Off on Mass 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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Guide To Safe Vehicle Towing

By DouglasAutomotiveRepair / October 28, 2021 / Comments Off on Guide To Safe Vehicle Towing

Let’s talk about towing safety. Too often drivers just slap a trailer on the hitch and take off. But there are safety considerations to protect your tow vehicle, comply with Illinois laws and limit your liability. Know your tow vehicle. Your options will affect the tow rating, so you need to carefully read the towing…

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Selecting Tires

By DouglasAutomotiveRepair / October 21, 2021 / Comments Off on Selecting Tires

Do you need new tires? How do you know which tires to get? Let’s look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function: This gets at what your needs are for new tires: weather conditions, terrain, temperatures, etc. New family vehicles come with all-season tires. They can be used all year long and do…

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