Doug McAllister
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Mice can do significant damage to autosJul 27, 2014 12:05 am - We have seen several cars brought into the shop this year with rodent damage. I don't know if this is because of the extremely long and cold winter we experienced here i...
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No harm in changing fluids earlyJul 06, 2014 12:05 am - Q. I have a 2012 Hyundai Sonata with the 2.0-Turbo engine. Current mileage is 34,000. My Hyundai dealer is recommending I have the following service done: • Transmission...
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On rare occasion, old transmission fluid can helpJun 22, 2014 12:05 am - Q. I read your articles regularly and find them to be very informative. Your recent article on changing transmission fluid reminded me of a concern I have about my car. ...
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Don't 'flush' transmission fluidJun 15, 2014 12:05 am - Last week I referred to the proper technique for changing the transmission fluid as an exchange, rather than drain-and-fill. It prompted this response from a reader. Q...
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Use proper technique to change transmission fluidJun 08, 2014 12:05 am - Q. I have a question regarding transmission fluid changes. I own two Honda Civics and do not know whether to follow the dash reminder notices or do more regular maintena...
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Diagnosis code often only a starting pointMay 18, 2014 12:05 am - Q. I have a 2007 Camry that has a "check engine" warning light on. I took it to one of the parts stores and they told me the code was for an oxygen sensor, which I bough...
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Tune up is in orderMay 04, 2014 12:05 am - Q. I'd like to restore and improve the performance of my 2002 Chrysler M300 Special. Are there shops in the Northwest suburbs that do this kind of work? A. I am not sure...
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Tell shop of all minor symptomsApr 27, 2014 12:00 am - Q. I drive a 2006 Buick Lucerne. Recently I took it upon myself to bring my car into my mechanic for a new battery. I figured five years driving on this battery was cutt...
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Hail, harsh weather batters vehiclesApr 20, 2014 12:05 am - Ahhh spring. Wait, is that snow I see coming down? Oh no. Hail! We can only hope this lousy weather is behind us and we can now get on with spring and sunny days. This ...
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How to tell when shocks, struts need replacementApr 06, 2014 12:05 am - Q. My Impala has about 88,000 miles on it and it is not riding as well as it used to. I have noticed this lately, especially with how bad all these roads are right now. ...