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Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know ...
Published on: Mar 19, 2023
The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)
It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes. And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fu...
Published on: Jan 01, 2023
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.
That kind of re...
Published on: Jun 27, 2021
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 yea...
Published on: Dec 01, 2019
Tire Maintenance in Colorado Springs
With the recent focus in the Colorado Springs area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Colorado Springs drivers know that tires wear out, but...
Published on: Apr 14, 2019
Below 45 Degrees in Colorado Springs: Consider Winter Tires
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Colorado Springs drivers couldn't wait to get them ...
Published on: Apr 07, 2019
The Lighthouse Automotive Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
The team at Lighthouse Automotive in Colorado Springs, and Colorado car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Colorado Springs drivers want to save the environment a...
Published on: Mar 24, 2019
Automotive Tips from Lighthouse Automotive: Air Conditioning – Common Problem
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Colorado Springs. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your ...
Published on: Jan 27, 2019