Posts by dakotaridgeauto

You’ve probably noticed a lot more vehicles being offered with diesel engines.  Diesel is a very popular choice in much of the world.  North America is just starting to close the gap between gas and diesel engines.  Because we are generally less familiar with diesel engines, it would be wise to review emissions related issues.…

Help your fuel pump last longer. One pump killer is contamination in the fuel tank. Sometimes this comes from the fuel itself. Buying fuel at a reputable Littleton station will help make sure you are putting clean fuel into the tank. Older vehicles tend to have more sediment in the tank from years of rust…

Every year, your vehicle needs to be ready for our CO winter. The last thing we Littleton drivers want is to get stranded out in the cold in CO. We need our vehicles to be safe and reliable. It’s a good idea to get caught up on any neglected maintenance items anytime – but the…

At Littleton full-service automotive service center, profit margins are a lot narrower than many people imagine. Cars are far more complex, thus the tools and diagnostic equipment are also more complicated and diagnosing why your Check Engine light is on may require a machine that costs $18k. Ask a senior technician how much he/she has…

Some drivers don’t worry at all about their vehicles and neglect taking them in for service.  Here are six warning signs that it’s time to head over to your NAPA AutoCare Center and get things checked out. Warning light is on. Vehicles have warning lights for everything from engine troubles to brakes to battery issues.…

Howdy, Littleton drivers. Let’s talk about your brakes. Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don’t have to do all the work with your brake pedal. The brakes themselves are applied at the wheel using hydraulic pressure. When we step on the brake pedal, we create pressure in the…

Question: When should I replace my windshield wipers? Dakota Ridge Auto Answer: Well, most Littleton drivers wait until they fail. The problem with that is that you find out they have failed when you actually need them most – a little too late. Wiper blades are really a safety system for Littleton drivers. As you…

Let’s talk about towing safety in Littleton. Too often Littleton drivers just slap a trailer on the hitch and take off. But there are safety considerations to protect your tow vehicle, comply with CO laws and limit your liability. Know your tow vehicle. Your options will affect the tow rating, so you need to carefully…

You wouldn’t walk into a different dentist’s office every time you needed a tooth looked at.  You wouldn’t pick out someone at random every time you needed your hair cut.  And on Tax Day?  You probably wouldn’t trust your taxes to a stranger. There are some professionals for whom you feel your relationship is more…

Distracted driving causes a lot of motor vehicle accidents.  Well, according to one study, twice as many are caused by people not using their turn signals. Drivers have a lot of excuses for not signaling.  About a quarter of drivers in one survey said they were just too lazy to do it.  Others think they…