Lakewood and Arvada / Westminster Auto Repair

Vehicle inspections are very much like the physical your doctor recommends you get annually.  The thought process is also the same:  if you can catch the little problems before they turn into big problems, you’re much better off.   When thinking about your vehicle; this annual check up is like an “inspection”, and the items that are needed for a clean bill of health are the “maintenance.” Similarly, when a sudden illness occurs, you call your doctor for an appointment to fix the problem.  Consider this “fix” as a “repair”. Proper auto maintenance is very much like your own health and wellness. It is as simple as following the manufacturer’s recommended schedule for service and making needed repairs as - or even BEFORE - they become necessary. We spoke with Trent Pickering of ... read more

  Just like we live off of food and water to survive, your vehicle needs to be replenished with oil in order to run smoothly and efficiently. It keeps your engine parts lubricated, reduces wear and tear, and ultimately minimizes the heat within your vehicle. Periodically checking your oil is just as important as the oil change itself. You should check how much you have left during the process and if your oil contains any contaminants.   Your oil shouldn't "go anywhere" as if it is low, it is either leaking externally, internally, or being burned. Some newer vehicles, like some newer Subaru models, have technical service bulletins (TSB's) from the manufacturer stating that there is a normal amount of oil that the vehicle will "consume" or burn at a specific mileage interval. An example would be 1 qt of oil burned every 1,000 miles driven. If the vehicle holds 6 qts of oil, and the manufacturer knows that it burns 1 qt every 1,000 miles, and they ... read more