Battery Light On? Why?
When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s…
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Catalytic Converter Replacement Shop Littleton
Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planet’s air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the…
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Dakota Ridge Auto: Your Go-To for Truck Repair in Littleton, CO
If you’re a Colorado resident who owns a truck, you know how important it is to have a reliable and trustworthy auto repair shop for all your truck repair needs.…
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Don’t Store These in a Cold Vehicle (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was…
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Winter Checklist (Things to Watch Out for in Winter)
There is no doubt that winter driving in cold climates like we have in Littleton, Colorado, presents challenges that warmer weather doesn’t. So here are a few things to pay…
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Slippery as Ice (Driving on Wet Littleton Roads)
We all know driving on slippery ice can be dangerous. You might not know that wet leaves can be just as slick. If you live in an area with trees…
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Smart Car Care in Littleton: Debunking The Maintenance Free Myth
Myths start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive…
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Serpentine Belt Replacement
Do you know that long belt that snakes around the front of your engine? It’s called the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt is driven by the engine as it turns.…
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Wired! (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
Chances are you’ve had the power go out in your neighborhood at some time, and you know how helpless you feel. No lights, no microwave oven, no cold refrigerator: Yikes,…
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Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton
A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust, and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s…
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Engine Air Filter Replacement Littleton
Today we want to talk about your engine air filter. That’s the filter that cleans the air before it’s burned in your engine. People wonder how often they should change…
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The Smell of Danger (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
A driver recently noticed that her garage had begun to smell like gasoline after she parked her vehicle inside. Her Check Engine light had also just come on. This was…
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