Do I Need AWD? (Pros and Cons of AWD)
When the cold weather rolls around and the first slippery days confront drivers, it’s tempting to say, “I need an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle to deal with the weather.” Well,…
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Your Car Scent Can Make You Safer in Littleton
Here’s an important travel tip from Dakota Ridge Auto that we bet you didn’t know, and it might keep you safer: • The average American commuter spends two and a half…
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Spark Plugs
In Littleton, CO, the days when Littleton drivers changed their spark plugs every couple of years has ended. Back in the day, spark plugs really did wear out that often.…
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Wiper Blade Design
Wiper blades may not be the most exciting topic for most Littleton residents – but they are pretty important. Most of us Littleton residents have had an experience when a…
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Simple Answers: Disc Brakes
Question What are the signs that I need a brake job? Answer Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories: making noise or a pulsation in the…
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Choosing the Right Washer Fluid
During the colder weather months, drivers find themselves using more windshield washer fluid. Street surfaces are generally sloppier and can kick up snow, salt, mud, and grime that require washer…
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Tips on TPS (The Throttle Position Sensor)
When you step on the accelerator, you expect your vehicle to speed up, not slow down. But, what if it doesn’t? That can be a big problem. The answer may…
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Dakota Ridge Auto Tech Question on Your Transmission
Question My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend. About halfway to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV. It took all…
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Fuel Saving Tip from Dakota Ridge Auto: Gas Cap
This fuel saving tip for Littleton residents is so simple you won’t believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it’s…
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