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When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking and don’t have an issue with distracted driving. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our…

Your vehicle engine relies on clean air to operate efficiently. However, it takes about 12,000 liters of air to burn one liter of gas in your vehicle’s engine. And all of us Littleton drivers know that clean air is much better than dirty. When your engine air filter is dirty, it simply can’t trap any more dirt, so the…

Question for the Dakota Ridge Auto Techs: I was driving down 470, headed home to Littleton and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called for a tow to a mechanic. Turns out my car had overheated. What can I do to prevent this from happening in the future? Answer Regarding…

When we drive around Littleton, Colorado, it’s important for us to be able to see well. That means, of course, keeping our car windows as crystal clear as we can. If you’ve ever driven your car directly into bright sunlight, you know dirty, scratched or fogged windows can render you almost completely blind. Not a…

Power steering is one of the things we Littleton, Colorado drivers take for granted in our vehicles. Let’s look at two areas: first, the power assist and second, the actual parts that steer the vehicle. Giving You the Power to Steer In Littleton, most drivers under the age of 40 have never driven a vehicle…

At Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton, Colorado, one of the questions we get most from customers is: what’s the difference between synthetic and conventional oil change? While we can provide basic information on the spot, understanding each type is and what’s right for your car requires a broader explanation. Generally speaking, here’s the breakdown of…

There’s a common misconception that anti-lock brakes (ABS brakes) help you stop faster. That’s not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. In fact, the role of ABS brakes is to help you maintain control of your vehicle in an emergency braking situation. Imagine you are driving on a snowy CO road. You need to…

Here at Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton, we understand that vehicles these days come with all kinds of warning lights that can be confusing to decipher. However, if your tire pressure warning light comes on, it means just what you think – that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashboard…

Your car thermostat is an important part of your cooling system. As our experts at Dakota Ridge Auto can explain, the vehicle’s thermostat performs a similar function to the thermostat in your home. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comfortable temperature range. When your home gets too hot, the air conditioning kicks…

What’s the harm in putting off replacing my engine air filter a little longer? It’s a question we hear often. According to our Dakota Ridge Auto experts in Littleton, this is a fair question because the harm takes a while to manifest. What an Engine Air Filter Does The air all around us contains dust,…