The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn’t Put Off
When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate. The reasons? Don’t want to spend the money, don’t have time to get it done, it’s not urgent. Sound…
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MAF Sensor and Engine Air Filter
Today’s Dakota Ridge Auto post focuses on the importance of protecting your mass air flow sensor or MAF. Air and fuel are mixed together to be burned in your engine.…
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Wheel Alignment Service at Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton
When all a vehicle’s wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of…
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Certified Technicians
Today’s vehicles are rolling computer networks with multiple processors, sensors, and miles of wiring. The mechanical elements from the suspension to the engine valve train are extremely sophisticated. Diagnosis and…
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Growling that Grates
A driver who uses his or her ears has a leg up on those who don’t. In addition to noises helping, you be aware of traffic, they can give you…
Read More The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)
You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally. Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler. Here are some things you need to know…
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What’s Shakin’ with my Brakin’? (Brake Rotor Service)
If you feel your vehicle vibrating when you’re braking, or if you don’t stop in as short a distance as you used to, it may be time to have your…
Read More ABS – Anti-Lock Brakes
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-lock brakes, in fact, are designed to help you maintain control…
Read More What Littleton Drivers Need to Know About Their Serpentine Belt
Your serpentine belt drives your alternator and air conditioning compressor. The power steering and power brake pumps are driven by the serpentine belt in many vehicles. In some vehicles, the…
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Time To Take Another Look at Diesel Vehicles
Let’s debunk some of the myths about diesel powered vehicles. Diesel Burns Dirty This was true years ago. Since 2006, however, U.S. diesel vehicles have been required by law to…
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My Vehicle is Turning Me Off!
Steering should be something you don’t have to think about too much. You want to go somewhere, you turn the wheel, and you head in that direction. Simple, right? What…
Read More Disc Brakes
Your brakes are extremely important. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You’ll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brake pads rub on a disc…
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