Wheel Squeal (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
When teenagers squeal at a concert, it’s usually a sound of joy. When your vehicle squeals when you are turning, it could be a sign of something dangerous. When engineers…
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Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)
You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them. Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and…
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Service Intervals
Question: I’m really confused about auto service intervals for various items on my car. Help! Dakota Ridge Auto Answer: The simple answer for Littleton residents is to follow the vehicle’s recommended service…
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Car Battery Upgrades at Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton
Batteries are a huge part of modern Littleton life. I mean, how many battery chargers do you have in your Littleton home? Of course, our purpose here is to talk…
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Headlamp Repair Littleton
Headlamp repairs are extremely important, you may be surprised to learn that 40 percent of traffic fatalities in CO take place at night even though there’s 60 percent less traffic.…
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Timing Belt
So you’re probably wondering, how does a timing belt work? Dakota Ridge Auto is here to help. As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open up to allow…
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Cooling System Service at Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton
Littleton drivers often ask questions about the cooling system, the system that cools your vehicle engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let’s examine the topic in two areas: first,…
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Littleton Drivers Ask: Why is My Check Engine Light On?
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us.…
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Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Littleton
No matter how well they’re made, vehicles will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue a…
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To Turbo or Not To Turbo? (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
Nobody loves wasting money. Gasoline costs money, so using less saves money. One of the ways vehicle manufacturers are helping you save gasoline (and money) is with smaller, turbocharged engines.…
Read More Simple Answers from Dakota Ridge Auto for LITTLETON: Battery Replacement
Question: When do I need to replace my battery? Dakota Ridge Auto Answer: That’s a good question for LITTLETON drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced –…
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Cold Facts about Heaters
Brrrr. It’s cold outside. And if your vehicle’s heater isn’t working, then it’s cold inside too. No fun – and potentially dangerous: heat is needed to defrost your windshield. Unlike…
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