Preventive Maintenance
Fuel Injector Cleaning
Something we hear quite frequently from our customers is that their fuel economy is down and their car or SUV just doesn’t have the pep it used to. When that happens, one of the things we look for is clogged fuel injectors. The engine management computer tells your fuel injectors exactly when to squirt fuel into your…
Read MoreTake Control of Your Vehicle’s Safety – Check Its Suspension
Like your car’s brake system, the steering and suspension systems are key to your car’s safety. Together, they largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Douglas Automotive Repair Inc recommends having your vehicle’s steering and suspension systems checked regularly, at least once a year and usually with a wheel alignment. “Over time, steering and suspension…
Read MoreA Clean Fuel System
Let’s talk about your fuel system. Your Car or SUV fuel system encompasses everything it takes to get fuel from your tank to your engine. Starting with your fuel pump, which is located in the tank, there are the fuel lines, fuel filter, throttle assembly and fuel injectors. When all of these parts are clean, fuel…
Read MoreSmooth Shifting
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve noticed that Illinois vehicles are getting more and more powerful and at the same time are getting better and better gas mileage. Much of that’s because of better transmissions. To get a understanding of why that is, let’s turn to gear experts – Plainfield bicyclists. A cyclist’s cadence is…
Read MoreAsk The Tech: My Fuel Pump Went Out
Question: I was driving and my car started sputtering and then the engine finally quit and I couldn’t get it started. I was towed to a repair shop and found out I had to replace my fuel pump. What could I have done to have saved my fuel pump? Answer:This is a tough one for car…
Read MoreTPMS Will Tell you if your Tires are Under Pressure
You’ve just purchased a new vehicle and already a dashboard warning light is on, but this is one you might not have seen before. There’s a good chance it’s the new warning light tied to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which as of 2008, is standard on all new cars and light trucks. When…
Read MoreA Bright Idea: Check Your Vehicle’s Lights and Wipers
It’s a bright idea to make sure your vehicle’s lights and wipers are working properly so you can be seen by others and your visibility is not compromised. Lights and wipers play a critical role in safe driving, as the chance of an accident increases if you can’t see or be seen. From the driver’s…
Read MoreAsk The Tech: My Water Pump Went Out
Has this happened to you? “I was driving on the freeway in Illinois and my Car or SUV engine started to get hot. I turned off my air conditioner and was able to drive about 80 miles to my meeting and then found a shop in Plainfield. It turns out that my water pump was…
Read MoreHappily Ever After With Your Car
If you want to add more years to the relationship between you and your car, give it a little extra attention this Valentine’s Day in the form of an oil change, tune-up or other loving service to make sure it runs happily ever after. Just a little extra care can lead to a longer life…
Read MorePower Steering Service at Douglas Automotive Repair Inc
It’s easy for Plainfield auto owners to take power steering for granted – you spin the steering wheel and your car turns. But behind the scenes your power steering is making it easy. The vast majority of vehicles on our streets have hydraulic power steering systems, which means that pressurized fluid is used to help you do the work of…
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