Doug McAllister
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Don't ignore spark plug replacementJul 17, 2016 6:05 am - By Doug McAllister Last week I wrote about vehicle owners pushing oil-change intervals out too far. I alluded to other services that are not required, according to the m...
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I didn't take my own adviceJul 02, 2016 6:05 am - By Doug McAllister Several weeks back I answered a question about old trailer tires and taking a trip on them. My advice to the reader was not to travel long distance wi...
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Carbon buildup in the good-old daysJun 11, 2016 5:05 am - By Doug McAllister More from a reader on "gas direct injection" engines. Q. "Back in the day" (1970s), when I was in the auto repair business, the industry had issues wi...
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Fuel-system cleaning takes time, effortJun 04, 2016 1:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. Thank you for your recent article on Gasoline Direct Injection engines. It was very informative. I have a 2012 Hyundai Sonata with the 2.0 turbo en...
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Direct injection systems require additional maintenanceMay 29, 2016 5:05 am - By Doug McAllister Many newer cars on the road today have what's called GDI fuel injection. Most manufacturers have moved away from port fuel injection to direct injecti...
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Fuel lines can wear under harsh conditionsMay 21, 2016 2:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I was told the other day that my Buick needs to have all the brake lines and fuel line replaced from the front to the back. It's a lot of money and...
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Full tank best for car stored over winterMay 07, 2016 5:05 am - By Doug McAllister I recently responded to a question on the proper way to store a car for extended periods of nonuse. Among other recommendations, I advised that fuel w...
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Cars left idle for a long time require careMay 02, 2016 5:02 am - By Doug McAllister Recently we have had a few cars come into the shop that have sat outside unused for six months and more. It's amazing how bad it is for a car to sit o...
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Electrical problem impairs CD playerApr 09, 2016 4:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I am seeking your advice as to what to tell our mechanic when we bring our 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee in to solve the mystery of a CD player not work...
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Fuel-injected engines can get carbon buildupMar 25, 2016 12:05 am - By Doug McAllister While today's direct fuel-injected engines generate incredible power from very small power plants, it doesn't come without some problems. Because the ...