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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 something wrong with your vehicle’s battery or charging system.  And because both are important for your vehicle to work properly, it’s a good idea to…
catalytic converter replacement Littleton CO, Dakota Ridge Auto

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 catalytic converter.  It’s in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust so they don’t get spewed out…
Ford truck transfer case service

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. Dakota Ridge Auto, located in Littleton, CO, is a locally owned and operated one-stop-shop that provides expert truck repair services with a focus on customer…
winter driving

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 attention to when it comes to your vehicle and winter. Coolant levels. We think of coolant as anti-freeze in winter, but that liquid in the…
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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 that drop their leaves, or if you’re traveling in an area where the fall foliage is worth a look, here are a few things that…
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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 myths.  Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents to be virtually maintenance-free and that anyone who says otherwise is out…
serpentine belt replacement Littleton

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. It powers your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering pump. On some vehicles, it also runs the water pump, radiator fan, and power brakes. Sounds like a lot of…
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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, it’s like living in another century. Well, your vehicle is also highly dependent on having power for it to run properly.  When your battery cables…
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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 a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank.  A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clean gas it needs…