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…
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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…
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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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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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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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