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Oil debate continues on change intervals
By Doug McAllister - 07/08/12
Q. I'm a regular reader of your column and typically enjoy its content. But I believe you "missed the boat" regarding your cautionary response a reader who recently requested your opinion on synthetic vs. regular oil. FULL STORY
By Doug McAllister - 07/08/12
Q. I'm a regular reader of your column and typically enjoy its content. But I believe you "missed the boat" regarding your cautionary response a reader who recently requested your opinion on synthetic vs. regular oil. FULL STORY
Recycled oil should still be clean
By Doug McAllister - 06/24/12
Q. In your experience have you ever heard of recycled oil being used at dealerships for oil changes? Can you direct me to a place where someone can run a check and tell me if that is recycled oil? FULL STORY
By Doug McAllister - 06/24/12
Q. In your experience have you ever heard of recycled oil being used at dealerships for oil changes? Can you direct me to a place where someone can run a check and tell me if that is recycled oil? FULL STORY
Directional tires shouldn't be crossed when rotated
By Doug McAllister - 06/10/12
Q. In a recent article, you had a Q&A about tire rotations. While I agree with everything you said, I believe you forgot one important comment. What about car owners who have unidirectional tires? FULL STORY
By Doug McAllister - 06/10/12
Q. In a recent article, you had a Q&A about tire rotations. While I agree with everything you said, I believe you forgot one important comment. What about car owners who have unidirectional tires? FULL STORY
Faulty water pump sometimes hard to diagnose
By Doug McAllister - 06/03/12
Q. I have a Audi with a strange overheating problem that no one can seem to find. For the most part the car will run great with no problems at all and then randomly the temp will go way up and the car will overheat. Do you have any suggestions? FULL STORY
By Doug McAllister - 06/03/12
Q. I have a Audi with a strange overheating problem that no one can seem to find. For the most part the car will run great with no problems at all and then randomly the temp will go way up and the car will overheat. Do you have any suggestions? FULL STORY
Under the hood: Rust usually excluded from warranties
By Doug McAllister - 05/20/12
A reader wonders if his 100,000-mile warranty will cover an excessive rust problem. Suburban auto shop owner Doug McAllister answers your car questions. FULL STORY
By Doug McAllister - 05/20/12
A reader wonders if his 100,000-mile warranty will cover an excessive rust problem. Suburban auto shop owner Doug McAllister answers your car questions. FULL STORY
Under the hood: Rotate tires diferrently on four-wheel and front-wheel drives
By Doug McAllister - 05/13/12
For years, tires were rotated the same. But now, with all-wheel, front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles, rotating tires is more complicated. FULL STORY
By Doug McAllister - 05/13/12
For years, tires were rotated the same. But now, with all-wheel, front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles, rotating tires is more complicated. FULL STORY
Under the hood: Replace parts in pairs
By Doug McAllister - 05/06/12
Auto repair columnist Doug McAllister recommends one habit he would like people to develop; that is to replace things in pairs. Whether it be a light bulb or a suspension part like a ball joint or a brake caliper, it is real good practice to replace... FULL STORY
By Doug McAllister - 05/06/12
Auto repair columnist Doug McAllister recommends one habit he would like people to develop; that is to replace things in pairs. Whether it be a light bulb or a suspension part like a ball joint or a brake caliper, it is real good practice to replace... FULL STORY
Under the hood: Brake plates should be cleaned of rust
By Doug McAllister - 04/29/12
Regular maintenance will help keep optimal rear brake performance, says shop owner Douglas McAllister, who sees rust conditions or braking plates that rust away on many trucks and SUVs. FULL STORY
By Doug McAllister - 04/29/12
Regular maintenance will help keep optimal rear brake performance, says shop owner Douglas McAllister, who sees rust conditions or braking plates that rust away on many trucks and SUVs. FULL STORY
Under the hood: Shocks, struts often ignored
By Doug McAllister - 04/22/12
Did you know April is Car Care Awareness Month? Its that time of year again when we all start thinking about taking some vacations or maybe some long weekends... FULL STORY
By Doug McAllister - 04/22/12
Did you know April is Car Care Awareness Month? Its that time of year again when we all start thinking about taking some vacations or maybe some long weekends... FULL STORY
Undeer the hood: Fuel tank should not rust prematurely
By Doug McAllister - 04/06/12
Fuel tanks will rust out from time to time but this should not happen with a garage-kept car that is less than 10 years old, says local shop owner Doug McAllister. FULL STORY
By Doug McAllister - 04/06/12
Fuel tanks will rust out from time to time but this should not happen with a garage-kept car that is less than 10 years old, says local shop owner Doug McAllister. FULL STORY
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