Cold Facts about Heaters
Brrrr. It’s cold outside. And if your vehicle’s heater isn’t working, then it’s cold inside too. No fun – and potentially dangerous: heat is needed to defrost your windshield. Unlike…
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Emergency Shopping (Vehicle Emergency Items)
“Emergency Shopping” is not to be confused with a “Shopping Emergency.” This one is encouraging you to go shopping for a few items that could help you out if you…
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Oil Filters
Oh, thank goodness for oil filters on our vehicles. As your engine runs, dirt gets into the oil. Oil sludge can also start to build up. Fortunately, motor oil contains…
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5 Tips for Buying A Used Car in Littleton
Here are 5 tips from Dakota Ridge Auto for used car buyers: 1. Ask for service records. Most owners who document regular maintenance service take care of their vehicles. 2.…
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Transfer Case Service
Most in the Littleton area may not know much about transfer cases, but if you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, you’ve got one. It makes sure you have power available for…
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Alternator Replacement at Dakota Ridge Auto
Many Littleton drivers have probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on their dash when they start their engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off…
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Dakota Ridge Auto and the Maintenance Mindset
We know we need to take care of our cars, but it just seems hard to remember to do it. We generally accept that many things in life require regular…
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Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Dakota Ridge Auto
People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money. When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment…
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Serpentine Belt
Your serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles,…
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An oil change at your local Littleton, CO, auto shop sounds simple, but there are some pretty important things to know about preventing oil sludge. Oil eventually starts to turn into…
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Pump it Up (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
You don’t have to be an auto expert to know what a fuel pump does: it pumps fuel. The fuel pump happens to be one of those vital parts of…
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Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)
We’ve all been there. You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you’ve picked up a nail on the road. You’re hoping you can…
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