Doug McAllister
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Know the difference between red, yellow and flashing lightsApr 21, 2013 4:41 am - You should pay attention to dashboard lights. If one of your warning lights illuminates, do you know what to do? If it is one of the red lights that turns on, this gener...
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Traction control powers down the engineApr 14, 2013 5:06 am - Q. I have a 2009 Lexus ES 350, purchased new in May 2009, now with 35,000 miles. I have been trying to resolve a problem believed to be associated with the traction cont...
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Early tire pressure sensors beginning to failApr 07, 2013 4:34 am - Q. What is the deal with this low tire pressure light that keeps coming on in my car? It is so annoying and I can’t seem to get it to stay off. The tire pressure seems f...
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Driver looks for more support from auto seatsMar 24, 2013 5:08 am - Q. We have a 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham in pristine condition with less than 70,000 miles. However, we would like to buy a new car with updated features, i.e., rea...
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Synthetic oil needs less frequent changesMar 09, 2013 2:00 am - Q. I have a follow-up question to your response about rarely driven cars still requiring regular oil changes. Mine is a 2011 Cadillac CTS. I, too, am retired and drive 2...
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Rarely driven cars still require regular oil changesFeb 24, 2013 3:13 am - Q. I have a 2006 Equinox with about 35,000 miles. I only drive about 4,000 to 5,000 miles a year and am wondering about oil changes. Should I still be changing the oil e...
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Nearly all oil is replaced when changedJan 27, 2013 4:05 am - Q. My question is about engine oil capacity. I have a 2012 Ford F-150 FX4 with the 5.0-liter V-8. The owner’s manual states when changing the oil and filter it takes 7.7...
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Buy correct fuel for optimal performanceJan 20, 2013 3:17 am - Q. I enjoy your column in the Daily Herald every Sunday. Here is my question. I recently bought a 2000 S-Type Jaguar from the original owner. It only had 53,000 miles on...
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Cold weather freezes up cruise controlJan 13, 2013 4:43 am - Q. I have been using the cruise control on my 2006 Grand Marquis on a regular basis. It works just fine except when temperatures get below about 40 degrees. Then I need ...
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Winter tires increase traction for performance carsJan 06, 2013 3:50 am - Q. Happy New Year. I have a question about the tires I bought for my car two years ago. I bought four Goodyear Eagle GTs for my 2006 Pontiac G6 GT coupe. The question I...