Do I Need a New Battery?
Today’s vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains your electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Think about it: electric…
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Simple Answers from Dakota Ridge Auto: Synthetic Oil
Simple Question: What is synthetic oil, and should I use it? Dakota Ridge Auto Answer: Regular oil, also called conventional oil, comes from dead dinosaurs. Conventional oil molecules are long…
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The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change
Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles or more. Following these recommendations…
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Steamed Up (Vapor Coming Out of Vents)
Sometimes you may notice a little steam or vapor coming out of your vehicle’s vents when running the air conditioning or heater. Is this something about which you need to…
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Simple Answers from Dakota Ridge Auto for Littleton: Windshield Wipers
Question When should I replace my windshield wipers? Answer Well, most people wait until they fail. The problem with that is that you find out they have failed when you…
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Dakota Ridge Auto Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles
Reports say that the median age for cars on the road is over nine years and that two-thirds have over 75,000 miles. In recent years those numbers have continued to…
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Use the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
Big advances in automotive technology have led to the development of high-tech fluids to keep pace. A simple example of this is the cooling system. For decades it was primarily…
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Air Conditioning Service at Dakota Ridge Auto
Most people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. Maintaining your air conditioning system means that you always have enough refrigerant to properly do the job. Small leaks…
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Simple Answers from Dakota Ridge Auto for Littleton: Differential Service
Question: What is a differential and why do I need to have it serviced? Answer: First – your vehicle does have a differential. If it’s rear wheel drive, your differential…
Read More No Two Are Alike (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)
You’ve just taken your vehicle in to figure out why the air conditioning isn’t working. You remember a friend of yours just had to get a new evaporator, and your…
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Serpentine Belt Replacement at Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton
Hello, Littleton! Today’s Dakota Ridge Auto auto care topic is the serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories…
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