Timing Belt
DAKOTA RIDGE AUTO: Let’s address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Littleton Colorado – timing belt replacement. It’s important because letting this one slide can lead to very…
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How ABS Brakes Work and Why They Are Important
The anti-lock braking system is a safety feature that helps you maintain control of your vehicle in the event of an emergency braking. It usually plays an essential role in…
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E85 Fuel Safety For Littleton Drivers
This Dakota Ridge Auto automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: Littleton fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E85 gasoline. Some newer vehicle models sold in…
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Why is the tire pressure warning light on?
Today’s cars come equipped with a warning light that indicates when your tire pressure drops 20% below the manufacturer recommended PSI (pounds per square inch.) A pressure this low creates…
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Heater Core
Littleton drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle’s passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze that circulates around the engine and through…
Read More Ask a Dakota Ridge Auto Tech: Check Engine Light
Dakota Ridge Auto Tech Question: Hi, my name is Alex. My check engine light came on in my car. I’ve tried several things to make it go off but nothing has worked.…
Read More What’s the Big Deal About Distracted Driving?
When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking and don’t have an issue with distracted driving. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can…
Read More Deep Breathing in Littleton: Engine Air Filter
Your vehicle engine relies on clean air to operate efficiently. However, it takes about 12,000 liters of air to burn one liter of gas in your vehicle’s engine. And all of us Littleton…
Read More Your Cooling System – Dakota Ridge Auto Tech Q&A
Question for the Dakota Ridge Auto Techs: I was driving down 470, headed home to Littleton and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called for…
Read More Don’t Overlook Your Car Windows to Keep Clear of Danger
When we drive around Littleton, Colorado, it’s important for us to be able to see well. That means, of course, keeping our car windows as crystal clear as we can.…
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