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Doug McAllister of Douglas Automotive in Barrington writes a weekly Under the Hood column.

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Under the hood: Rust usually excluded from warranties

May 18 2012 | 12:30 pm - A reader wonders if his 100,000-mile warranty will cover an excessive rust problem. Suburban auto shop owner Doug McAllister answers your car questions.

Under the hood: Rotate tires diferrently on four-wheel and front-wheel drives

May 13 2012 | 10:24 am - For years, tires were rotated the same. But now, with all-wheel, front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles, rotating tires is more complicated.

Under the hood: Replace parts in pairs

May 04 2012 | 12:12 pm - Auto repair columnist Doug McAllister recommends one habit he would like people to develop; that is to replace things in pairs. Whether it be a light bulb or a suspension part like a ball joint or a brake caliper, it is real good practice to replace...

Under the hood: Brake plates should be cleaned of rust

Apr 27 2012 | 12:20 pm - Regular maintenance will help keep optimal rear brake performance, says shop owner Douglas McAllister, who sees rust conditions or braking plates that rust away on many trucks and SUVs.

Under the hood: Shocks, struts often ignored

Apr 20 2012 | 1:53 pm - Did you know April is Car Care Awareness Month? Its that time of year again when we all start thinking about taking some vacations or maybe some long weekends...

Undeer the hood: Fuel tank should not rust prematurely

Apr 06 2012 | 10:54 am - Fuel tanks will rust out from time to time but this should not happen with a garage-kept car that is less than 10 years old, says local shop owner Doug McAllister.

Under the hood: Gas mileage less than expected

Mar 30 2012 | 2:47 pm - Under the Hood column

Doug McAllister, Under the hood: Don't run empty

Mar 23 2012 | 11:01 am - If you continually drive with very little gas in your tank, you can wear out your fuel pump prematurely. But how low on fuel is too low? Repair shop owner Doug McAllister answers your car questions.

Under the hood: Faulty fuel readings can mean a failing pump

Mar 16 2012 | 4:19 pm - On my 2006 Pontiac G6, I think there might be a problem with my gas gauge. Once it starts moving away from the full mark, it seems to move quickly toward empty. Doug McAllister answers your car reapir questions.

Mild winter still hard on your car

Mar 11 2012 | 8:04 am - Even though we just came through the third warmest winter on record, it was still hard on your vehicle. Cold temperatures, snowy and icy road conditions and road salt all can be extremely hard on the many different systems of your automobile. While...

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