High CO gas prices have hit most of our budgets here in Littleton. If increased fuel costs are consuming a bigger portion of your budget, you may be tempted to skimp in…
When your fuel isn’t clean, your fuel injectors can start to become clogged up and your engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to…
In cold weather, you may notice your windows fogging up. Then you can’t see where you’re going, and suddenly you and those around you are in danger. So, what causes…
Today in the Dakota Ridge Auto car care blog, we want to talk about your engine air filter. That’s the filter that cleans the air before it’s burned in your engine.…
You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila, you have warm air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. How does all that happen?…
Profit margins in the automotive service industry are a lot narrower than many people imagine. Cars are far more complex, thus the tools and diagnostic equipment are also more complicated…
Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly – like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We…
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,…
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…
The axle assemblies in your vehicle transfer power out to the drive wheels. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, there is an axle shaft that goes from the differential in the center…
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.…
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…