Heater Core
Littleton drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle’s passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze that circulates around the engine…
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EVAP System
The oil and fuel in your vehicle give off vapors that are very harmful to the environment. Evaporative emissions control systems – EVAP for short – are mandated in all…
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Dakota Ridge Auto Service to Improve Fuel Economy
Let’s review some things that Littleton drivers can do to improve fuel economy. The bottom line, the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all…
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Supplemental Restraint System – Airbags
After they’ve had an accident, some people wonder why their airbags didn’t go off. Movies and television lead us to believe that airbags go off with the slightest bump. The…
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The Dakota Ridge Auto Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Littleton drivers. But how can we know we’re getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else’s problems? There are…
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Simple Answers from Dakota Ridge Auto for Littleton: Power Brakes
Question: What is a power brake service and why do I need to have it done? Answer: Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it…
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Has Mat? Hazmat
In the sloppy weather months, many drivers rely on protective mats to keep moisture, grime, ice, and snow from making a mess of a vehicle’s interior. But if your vehicle…
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The Hot Switch (Coolant Vacuum Valve Switch)
When the weather gets cooler, you want the cabin of your vehicle to stay warm. When you switch on the heat, you may find the air that comes out of…
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Under Pressure: Your TPMS System
Flats, blowouts, skids, and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around CO on underinflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your…
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4 Ways to Help Your Vehicle Service Go Well
Let’s face it, vehicles are complex machines, and hats off to the NAPA AutoCare technicians who can diagnose and repair them when things go wrong. Here are four tips to…
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