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Ever wondered how power steering on your vehicle actually works?

May 29, 2019

At Dakota Ridge Auto, we recognize that many drivers in Colorado have never operated a car without power steering. That’s because power steering has been a standard system in cars…

The difference between synthetic and regular motor oil

May 28, 2019

Do you wonder if you should use synthetic oil instead of regular motor oil? At Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton, Colorado, we make sure customers understand the difference between synthetic…

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

May 23, 2019

DAKOTA RIDGE AUTO: It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashboard warning light, which looks like a cross-section of a tire with some…

Air Conditioning

May 17, 2019

Let’s talk about air conditioning service and repair issues. Most of us don’t give our air conditioning a second thought if it’s making cold air. But it’s a complex and…

Timing Belt

May 16, 2019

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…

How ABS Brakes Work and Why They Are Important

May 14, 2019

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…

E85 Fuel Safety For Littleton Drivers

May 10, 2019

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…

Why is the tire pressure warning light on?

May 8, 2019

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…

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…

Ask a Dakota Ridge Auto Tech: Check Engine Light

March 24, 2019

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.…

Auto Repair

Ever wondered how power steering on your vehicle actually works?

The difference between synthetic and regular motor oil

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Air Conditioning

Timing Belt

How ABS Brakes Work and Why They Are Important

E85 Fuel Safety For Littleton Drivers

Why is the tire pressure warning light on?

Heater Core

Ask a Dakota Ridge Auto Tech: Check Engine Light

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