Doug McAllister
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A number of issues can cause steering problemsNov 02, 2014 12:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. My 2004 GM Chevy Astro, which I highly prize, has a problem with the steering; it is extremely hard to turn at times. In 2009, the dealership repla...
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Blown tire disrupts rotation patternOct 19, 2014 12:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I am looking for some buying advice regarding tires. I have a 2009 Rav4 Sport with four-wheel drive and a rear-mounted, full-size spare. I have own...
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Spare tire needs attention, tooOct 05, 2014 8:27 am - Q. Never miss your column in the Daily Herald. You have helped me with a gasoline octane question in the past. Thank you. My new question is in regard to the full-size s...
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Fine scratches can be masked by polishing windshieldSep 28, 2014 12:00 am - Q. I have a lot of little scratches on my windshield. When The sun shines on it, I can see the scratches, but when the sun is not shining, I don't see them. Is there any...
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An electrical component may draw battery down as car sitsSep 07, 2014 12:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. My wife's car is a 2011 Nissan Juke, front-wheel drive, purchased new. The problem first started last year when, after sitting for about six or sev...
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Engine oil supplement may reduce noisy valvesAug 31, 2014 12:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. This is my third Mercury Grand Marquis, a 2005 with 78,000 miles bought new. Last winter, after the car had been sitting over night, when I started...
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Cheap brake pads may be causing squealAug 24, 2014 12:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. We purchased a 2009 Volkswagen Eos and we just love the car. However, the brakes squeal loudly when I first start driving. The squealing stops afte...
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Loose wire remains elusive for a decadeAug 17, 2014 12:05 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I purchased a new 2000 Lincoln Cartier Town Car. Within a few years, the whole system just stopped; no air, no heat, no blower. For about the last ...
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Brakes 'thump' when backing out of garageAug 10, 2014 12:05 am - Q. I recently had my rear brakes changed on 2002 Toyota Camry XLE. When I back up every morning, they make "stump, thump, thump" sound. The noise only appears when I fir...
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Car owner frustrated with string of alternatorsAug 03, 2014 12:05 am - Q. I have a 1992 Toyota Corolla with 105,000 miles on it. I am the second owner. I bought it used at around 40,000 miles. The concern I have is that I have replaced the ...