Doug McAllister
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Gasoline odor may result from bad O-ringFeb 13, 2016 11:05 pm - By Doug McAllister Q. I enjoy your column in the Daily Herald. You have helped me with a question before after I bought my 2000 Jaguar S-Type about three years ago. I ha...
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Air bag electronics need to be in working orderJan 29, 2016 11:05 pm - Q. I experienced a problem with the air bag control unit on my 2010 Santa Fe. The dashboard seat belt warning signal wouldn't turn off as normal after starting the car. ...
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More thoughts on reason Blazer would die at stopsJan 23, 2016 11:05 pm - By Doug McAllister This reader responded to our question last week from an owner whose 1997 Chevy Blazer would stall at stops. "My Buick LeSabre would occasionally "lock...
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Disabled vehicle sold for scrapJan 15, 2016 11:05 pm - By Doug McAllister Q. I previously owned a 1997 Chevy Blazer. The car was great and had almost no problems until the very end. While I was at college, the car developed ...
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When is it time for a replacement?Aug 23, 2015 12:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. How do I know if my car is worth fixing? A. This is the age-old question and one that gets asked a fair amount! It is also a question that is often...
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Noise could be from worn bearingJul 26, 2015 12:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I have a 2002 Honda CRV with about 125,000 miles. At about 40 mph and 30 minutes of driving, the right rear wheel emits a high-pitched noise. Local...
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There are two ways to change transmission fluidJul 12, 2015 12:05 am - Q. I have a question regarding the article you wrote advising readers to change transmission fluid every 30,000 miles. I have a Toyota Sienna and was told to flush the t...
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No harm in changing transmission fluidJun 14, 2015 12:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. Hello. I read your column all the time and find it very informative. I wanted to get your input on a transmission service. I recently purchased a 2...
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Hybrid batteries eventually failMay 31, 2015 12:05 am - By Doug McAllister We have had two instances recently where Prius owners have come into my shop because the batteries have failed on their 10-year-old and 12-year-old ca...
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Brakes get noisy when pads are wornMay 10, 2015 12:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I had my windows down the other day for the first time and I heard two noises I haven't heard before. One is a high-pitched noise when rolling at s...