Doug McAllister
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Aftermarket catalytic converters can fail specificationsApr 08, 2017 6:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I have a Toyota Camry and I recently had its catalytic converter replaced. The problem is my check engine light came back on two months later. The ...
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Heat vents no longer work properlyMar 12, 2017 6:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I have a 2006 Ford Explorer and all of the sudden the heat will only come out the defrost vents no matter what I do. It does not matter what positi...
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Engine almost stalls at stoplightsFeb 19, 2017 5:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. After starting out and driving several miles in my 2000 Type S Jaguar, there is an almost imperceptible miss of the engine. It is mild and very int...
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Bad solenoid may be causing vehicle to stallJan 15, 2017 5:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I would like to have your input on my 1987 El Camino with a 4.3-liter engine, fuel injected with overdrive transmission. The El Camino has 65,000 o...
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Injector cleaners do help in the long runDec 11, 2016 5:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I try not to miss your column in the Daily Herald. It is very informative. You have helped me with questions about my 2000 Jaguar in the past and I...
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Winter tires best on performance carsOct 30, 2016 6:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I have a BMW rear-wheel drive car and last year I really struggled to drive the car when the roads got snowy. It was actually scary to drive becaus...
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Ongoing training important for techniciansSep 24, 2016 5:05 am - Last weekend, if you couldn't get your car repaired, it's because all the best technicians, shop owners and managers were in Itasca at the annual ASA of Illinois CAN Con...
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Throttle body causes vehicle to lose powerSep 03, 2016 5:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q, Last winter and the winter before when it was below freezing, my 2006 Chevrolet HHR displayed a "reduced engine power" message, and I couldn't go o...
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Make sure lights are in working orderAug 28, 2016 5:05 am - By Doug McAllister One of the services we provide when a vehicle comes in to my shop for an oil change is a 30-point inspection. The 30-point inspection includes the car...
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Diesel engines have specific maintenance needsAug 06, 2016 5:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I recently purchased a 2010 Ford F250 with a diesel engine in it. Having never owned a diesel before, what am I looking at for maintenance and how ...