Safety
Replace Your Vehicle’s Belts, Hoses Regularly
Losing a belt today can mean big trouble for the engine because serpentine belts are used on most engines to turn the water pump, alternator, power steering and air-conditioning compressor. If a belt snaps, everything is lost and you may be stranded. Older cars use individual V-belts for these various accessories. A blown hose could…
Read MoreDoes “On The Road Again” Mean “On The Phone Again”?
These days you see more cell phones than ever, and many of them will be on the ears of people behind the wheel of an automobile. Some of these phones and their owners will wind up in car crashes, but don’t be too quick to blame the cell phone. Blame the drivers who use them…
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…
Read MoreLearn This For Safety’s Sake
ImageWe’ve all heard the exclamation, “For Pete’s sake!” But in the world of automotive emergencies, motorists need to learn certain procedures for “safety’s sake.” Two of the most valuable lessons, changing a tire and hooking up jumper cables are best learned before an emergency arises, according to the Car Care Council. The process of boosting…
Read MoreIs Your Battery Ready To Conquer Winter’s Frigid Temperatures?
Cold weather can play havoc with a vehicle’s battery, threatening starting and the ability to handle winter’s increased electrical loads. “A conventional 12-volt battery maintains about 40 percent of its capacity at 0 degrees F, so it’s very important to make sure the vehicle’s battery is up to the task when the weather turns really…
Read MoreWinter Temperatures Can Freeze Door Locks
The temperatures have dropped almost 11 degrees Fahrenheit in the last 5 hours—it’s now hovering around 1 degree in the Plainfield, Southwest Naperville, IL area! It seemed appropriate to pass along these tips to keep your door locks, windows and doors from freezing. Use these quick and easy tips to combat the ice. Frozen Door Locks:Nothing…
Read MoreDriving in Fog
It looks like we’re in for some foggy weather this evening in the Southwest Naperville/North Plainfield area. Here are some tips to make sure your travels are safe this evening. Fog can be thought of as a cloud at ground level. It forms when the temperature drops to the dew point (the temperature at which…
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