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Cooling System Maintenance Guide

It’s important you take care of your vehicle’s cooling system. Your vehicle’s cooling system is a vital piece responsible for keeping your engine and transmission at a healthy operating temperature. With a faulty cooling system, your vehicle will experience severe overheating that can lead to catastrophic engine damage or complete transmission failure. Cooling System Basics…

Symptoms of a Bad Axle (and What Your Axle Actually Does)

A quick guide from your neighborhood experts at Arvada Square Auto Your vehicle’s axles are one of those behind-the-scenes components that rarely get any attention until something goes wrong. But they’re essential to your car’s operation, and when an axle goes bad, you’ll know it. Understanding the function of your axles and knowing what symptoms…

Shocks vs. Struts: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to suspension system maintenance, shocks and struts often get mentioned together, and for good reason. They both play a similar vital role in maintaining a smooth ride and ensuring safe handling. However, despite the similarities between these components, they differ in some major ways. If you’re researching suspension repairs or just trying…

Why Brake Fluid Flushes Are Essential: What Every Driver Should Know

The Critical Maintenance Step That Keeps You Safe | Arvada Square Auto – ArvadaSquareAuto.com When most people think about brake maintenance, they picture worn-out pads, squeaky rotors, or maybe a brake warning light. But there’s a silent MVP in your braking system, brake fluid. And like engine oil or transmission fluid, it needs to be…

Why Is My Engine Making a Ticking Noise?

If you’ve ever turned the key and heard a ticking sound coming from your engine, you know how unsettling it can be. While it doesn’t necessarily signal a catastrophic problem, it’s important to understand the potential causes—and when it’s time to seek professional help. Common Causes of Engine Ticking Noises 1. Low or Dirty Engine…