Used Vehicle Inspection
It’s always exciting to get a new car – even when it’s used. But it can feel like you’re going out on a limb a bit when you buy a…
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The Dakota Ridge Auto Guide to Proper Fluids
If you’ve walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store, you’ll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what’s…
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Simple Answers from Dakota Ridge Auto for Littleton: High Mileage Vehicles
Question: What do I need to do for my high mileage vehicle? Answer: This question gets asked a lot more these days. The median age for vehicles on the road…
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The Pros of Pros (Let Us Do It For You)
Modern vehicles usually have four wheels, a steering wheel, and an engine, just as they have for decades. But an awful lot has changed since the days of carburetors and…
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The Test Your Vehicle Can Fail (Emissions Tests)
Clean air quality is something that helps all of us thrive here on Planet Earth. And considering that motor vehicles are a contributor to air pollution, emissions tests in the…
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Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z
You may not be familiar with all of the items on your Littleton auto service center’s menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services…
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Simple Answers from Dakota Ridge Auto for Littleton: Water Pump
Simple Answers Service Intervals Question: My water pump went out and it costs much more to replace than ones I’ve had replaced in the past. My Littleton technician said it’s…
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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…
Read More 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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