Mirror, Mirror (Door Mirror Problems)
You’ve probably seen them lying around at the side of the road: someone’s outside rearview mirror that’s been knocked off by a driver’s not-so-perfect driving. And you realize the person…
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How Long Will My Brakes Last? (Brake Maintenance)
If you feel a slight shudder or vibration coming through your brake pedal when you stop, it could be a sign you need some brake work done. That gets you…
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Dakota Ridge Auto Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump
Dakota Ridge Auto Tech Question: I was driving on a local Littleton road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn’t get it started.…
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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit. Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs…
Read More The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit. Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs…
Read More Pay Attention to this Light
Of all the warning lights on your vehicle’s instrument panel, there’s one that demands your attention. And that’s the brake warning light. Common sense will tell you that if you…
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Alternator
Question: My battery keeps going dead. I had it tested and it is fine – what could be the problem? Answer: Well, your problem could be caused by several things. …
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Viva la Differential
With front-wheel drive being so common these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most folks don’t even have to think about it. And…
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Emergency Items for Your Vehicle
Emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So, you may always want to consider a basic emergency kit to…
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Diesel engines are appearing in more and more vehicles in nearly every category from compact cars to pick-up trucks to high-performance luxury vehicles. In much of the world, 40% or…
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Anti-lock Brake Service
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. You are just…
Read More Check Engine Light
When your check engine light comes on, you may be torn between utter panic and just wanting to ignore it and hope it goes away. That’s perfectly understandable. That same…
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