Lakewood and Arvada / Westminster Auto Repair

  Unless you are a mechanic or someone who works on your vehicle often, you probably don't know what is an oil gasket. The oil pan gasket is a small but important component in the functioning of your vehicle's engine. Located between the oil pan and the engine block, this seal prevents oil from leaking out of the pan and keeps dirt and debris from entering the pan. Read on below to see the different types of oil gaskets and some of the symptoms you should watch out for. Types of oil gaskets Oil pan gasket As mentioned above, this gasket is located between the oil pan and the engine block and is responsible for preventing oil from leaking out of the pan and keeping dirt and debris from entering the pan. Oil filter adapter gasket This gasket is located between the oil filter adapter and the engine block, and it seals the connection between the two to prevent oil from leaking out ... read more

A Winter Affair…Your Car’s Opinion on Loving or Leaving Rust and Corrosion     If you live in Colorado, or any other mag chloride-loving state, you probably already know that this chemical improves traction and can replace sand and gravel on icy and snowy roadways.  Magnesium chloride helps to bind the fine dirt particles that are present on all streets and highways, to create a hard, stable surface. This, in turn, helps your vehicle’s traction. Mag chloride is not only a road de-icer, it can also be used to control dust and lessen erosion.  This can contribute to less potholes and expensive road maintenance…and that’s another plus for auto owners! Sounds good, so far…but what does it do TO your car? First, you need to know that rust and corrosion are not the same.  Rust is a type of corrosion. Rust is the oxidation of the iron found in metals.  Corrosion can occur on both metal ... read more