Posts Tagged ‘Preventive Maintenance’
Ask the Tech: What is a Differential and Why Do I Need to Have It Serviced?
First of all – your vehicle does have a differential. If it’s a rear wheel drive, your differential is on the back. If it’s front wheel drive, your differential is built into your transaxle (transmission). Owners with all wheel drive or four wheel drive will have differentials front and rear and maybe one in between.…
Read MoreKeep Your Cool in Hot Summer Cars
When it’s hot outside, one of the last places you want to be is sitting in traffic without a properly functioning air conditioning (A/C) system. To help avoid this uncomfortable situation, Douglas Automotive Repair Inc recommends having your A/C system checked annually to make sure it is functioning at its peak performance level when the…
Read MoreGetting Your Vehicle Ready For Summer
Summer’s heat, dust, and stop-and-go traffic will take their toll on your vehicle. Add the effects of last winter, and you could be poised for a breakdown. You can lessen the odds of mechanical failure through periodic maintenance…Your vehicle should last longer and command a higher resale price, too! Some of the following tips are…
Read MoreAir Conditioning Maintenance
Most car owners don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. Maintaining your Car or SUV air conditioning system means that you always have enough refrigerant to properly do the job. Small leaks in the air conditioning system allow the refrigerant to escape and the system can’t cool the air as well. Along with the…
Read MoreAsk The Tech: Why Isn’t My Air Condioner Blowing Cold Air?
Your air conditioning system uses refrigerant to create cold air. The most common reasons Plainfield motorists lose their cold air have to do with the refrigerant. The first is not enough refrigerant. Refrigerant is a gas in the system and very small holes in a hose, seal or coupler can allow enough to leak out…
Read MoreHow Do I Know When I Need a Wheel Alignment?
When Plainfield auto owners’ wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When they are out of alignment, most Illinois drivers notice a couple of things. First the Car or SUV pulls to one side when driving. It could be slight or pretty severe. If your wheels have been out of alignment…
Read MoreTips on How to Safely Jack Up Your Car from NASCAR
If you’re good to your car, it will be good to you. That’s a commonly used phrase in the automotive industry so why is there still an estimated $60 billion in unperformed maintenance on an annual basis? Are we really performing the necessary routine maintenance our vehicles need to travel the long haul? Curious, we…
Read MoreAsk the Tech: I Want To Keep My Car For A Long Time, How Can I Do This On A Budget?
Money is still tight and more than ever now people are keeping and driving their vehicles longer. We hear them say, “my car is in good shape and I like it too, so I want to keep it for a long time.” Or, “I know this car is getting to the end of it’s life,…
Read MoreSpring Weather At Last!
Whew! It seemed like it would never happen, but hopefully Spring weather is here to stay. Now is the time to start tackling that outside project “to do” list—whether it’s yard work, or some spring maintenance on your vehicle. April is National Car Care Month and the Car Care Council reminds motorists to spring into…
Read MoreWhen Do I Need To Replace My Battery?
That’s a vital question for Plainfield motorists. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced – but some are replaced before their time. Look, if your battery is dying and you need a jump-start, it could very well be that you have a bad battery. But Plainfield auto owners should have their battery tested…
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