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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Oil Change
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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How Time Flies
Funny how the mind can play tricks on you when it comes to your vehicle’s service. If you’re not keeping track closely, time can slip away. A driver recently took…
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How to Save Gas in Littleton
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…
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A New Fuel Filter for Clean Fuel in Littleton
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…
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The Foggiest Idea (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)
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…
Read More Engine Air Filter Basics for Littleton
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.…
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