Dakota Ridge Auto Automotive Tips: Axles
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…
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Diesel Maintenance at Dakota Ridge Auto
A lot of people are excited about the new diesel engines that are becoming available in passenger cars and SUV’s and they’re curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may…
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Alternator Facts (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)
When your vehicle doesn’t start, the first thing you think of might be the battery. That may be the culprit, but it also might be that your alternator has gone…
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Anti-lock Brakes
We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels…
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Suspension System Service at Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton
Suspension systems should continue to operate effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles/kilometers, holding your tires’ foot print on the road. Eventually components do wear out, but…
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Windshield Wipers
Today at Dakota Ridge Auto we’re going to talk about windshield wiper blades. Now that may seem like a pretty mundane topic but think about how important your vision is:…
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5 Reasons To Keep Your Car Well-Maintained
Thanks for visiting the Dakota Ridge Auto, auto care blog. Today’s post lists 5 important reasons Littleton drivers should follow recommended maintenance schedules. Be Safe A well-maintained car doesn’t put…
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Do You Know About Disc Brakes
Racing legend Richard Petty once said, “If you’ve got good brakes you can stay out of a lot of trouble.” If you’re hearing unusual sounds when you brake or if…
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Dakota Ridge Auto Advice on Synthetic Oil
Heard of synthetic motor oil but would like to learn more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for conventional oil. Synthetic doesn’t gel or gum-up like conventional oil…
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Transmission
Let’s talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most Littleton drivers. But like any other machine, they’ll…
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Spark Plugs
The days when you changed your spark plugs every couple of years has ended. Back in the day, spark plugs really did wear out that often. A couple of things…
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Dakota Ridge Auto Tech Question on Your Head Gasket
Question My name is Landon. A bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe. They said my head gasket went out. What can I do to…
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