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Let’s talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Littleton that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because…

All passenger vehicles manufactured since 2006 are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems – or TPMS.  TPMS alerts you when your tires aren’t properly inflated with a warning light that…

When Littleton drivers’ wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When they are out of alignment, most Colorado drivers notice a couple of things. First the…

It’s always exciting to get a new car – even when it’s used. But it can feel like you’re going out on a limb a bit when you buy a…

As engine technology advances, recommended oil change intervals have gotten longer. High quality oil in a well-engineered engine has led to extended intervals. Here’s the problem: With longer oil change…

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all the electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of…

When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it’s time to replace it – you have options.  First let’s be clear that you should always get a replacement…

I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get? Dakota Ridge Auto Answer: Let’s look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and…

Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Littleton vehicles: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal. Let’s start with the noise. Most brake…

You can make your vehicle tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. Let’s start with tire rotation. In normal driving around Littleton CO, your front tires wear…

DAKOTA RIDGE AUTO: Let’s talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Littleton that we should be able to clear up. Much of the…

The function of a fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory.  It filters your fuel.  The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. …