The Smell of Danger (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
A driver recently noticed that her garage had begun to smell like gasoline after she parked her vehicle inside. Her Check Engine light had also just come on. This was…
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Trust the Service Center Procedures at Dakota Ridge Auto
It’s comforting for Littleton drivers to know that Dakota Ridge Auto has exacting standards and procedures for taking care of your car. There are inspection procedures and auto service procedures. When Littleton drivers come in for…
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Light into Darkness (Vehicle Lighting)
You need to be able to see at night and have other vehicles see you as well. Spend a few minutes to check and make sure all your vehicle’s outside…
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10 Overlooked Auto Maintenance Services – Let Dakota Ridge Auto Take Care of Them For You
Let’s talk about auto maintenance service schedules. And mainly, the scheduled services that are sometimes forgotten. We have a list of 10 service items that are often overlooked. They’re all…
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Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Littleton
Hello Littleton drivers! Let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – you’re going…
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Axle Service At Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton
Littleton drivers should know that the axles are the last link in transferring power from the engine to the wheels. They’re strong parts that last a long time – but they can…
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Simple Answers from Dakota Ridge Auto for Littleton: Selecting Tires
Question: I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get? Dakota Ridge Auto Answer: Let’s look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function: This gets…
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Disc Brakes
Question: What are the signs that I need a brake job? Dakota Ridge Auto Answer: Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Littleton: making noise…
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Your Vehicle’s Suspension in Littleton, CO
Suspension systems should continue to operate effectively for many years and over long distances, holding your tires’ footprint on the road. Eventually, components do wear out, but how long that…
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Power 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…
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