Doug McAllister
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The pause before turbocharger kicks inDec 03, 2017 5:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I often read the term "turbo lag" in auto reviews or columns in the Daily Herald. The term is used in reference to turbocharged engines. In layman'...
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Tire pressure affected by dropping temperaturesNov 05, 2017 5:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. Could you speak about tire pressure sensors. My 2005 Ford Explorer gets a low-tire warning every time the temperature dips. Over the years I have r...
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Auto repair labor rates are competitive with other tradesOct 22, 2017 7:05 am - By Doug McAllister Recently I read a statistic stating 86 percent of auto repair customers think repair prices are either too high or outrageous. I have been pondering w...
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Make sure you pump the proper gasolineSep 30, 2017 6:05 am - By Doug McAllister We recently had a client come in to the shop with a "check engine" warning light on and the car did not seem to be running quite right. After a thorou...
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Insurance claims seen on Carfax reportSep 09, 2017 6:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I really enjoy reading your insight and articles in the Auto section of the Daily Herald. I'm writing in regard to the latest article (Aug. 27) abo...
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How to avoid a flood-damaged carAug 29, 2017 7:45 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I want to buy a used car and I am worried about the recent flooding. I don't want to buy a flood-damaged car. Is there a surefire way to tell if a ...
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Ethanol-free gasoline has pros and consJun 10, 2017 6:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. Hello, Doug. Love your column in the Daily Herald. It's helped me out a few times. Thanks. I have a question regarding grades of gasoline. We trave...
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Leaking brake line needs to be replacedJun 04, 2017 5:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I have a 2001 Ford pickup truck I am getting ready to sell and I noticed the brake line going to the rear is wet with fluid. Is there a way to spli...
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Sun's rays dim lenses over timeMay 21, 2017 6:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I enjoy you informative column and hope you can offer some advice about plastic headlight lenses. The headlight lenses on my 2001 Honda Odyssey hav...
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Trailers need some maintenance, tooMay 06, 2017 6:05 am - By Doug McAllister As we start thinking about summertime, if it ever gets here, you might want to get your trailer inspected before the summer trailering season begins. ...