Boulder Auto Repair

Everyone in Boulder CO eventually replaces their tires, whether it’s because they’re worn out or they’re just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Boulder CO, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let’s group the broad spectrum into several categories that will help in the selection process. One category is often referred to as “summer tires”. Summer tires are designed to be driven on the road when temperatures are generally above 45 degrees. Their tread design is optimized for traction on dry roads in Boulder CO and they’re also able to effectively displace water on rainy roads. Now the rubber compound gets a little hard and stiff as temperatures drop below 45 degrees as it occasionally does here in Boulder CO. And the tread which handles dry roads so well, can get packed with snow or mud – which provides very little traction in those conditions. So if you live where it ... read more

Nowadays, Boulder drivers are paying more at Eldorado Springs gas pumps. For some families in the greater Eldorado Springs area, it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That’s got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many CO car owners are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old vehicle for a year or two longer than before. Even now, 2/3 of the personal vehicles on our local Boulder, CO interstates have over 75,000 miles on them. The average age of vehicles is over nine years. And most people in Eldorado Springs can’t afford to be stranded or inconvenienced by a break down. So following a regular maintenance schedule, like personal diet and exercise plans, is actually critical to preserving your investment. Determining what to do for a higher-mileage vehicle can be challenging because many vehicle manufacturer’s manuals don’t publish service intervals after 60,000 miles. Thus, Boulder auto owners need ... read more

Most Eldorado Springs folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles — that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by Boulder auto owners is a periodic alignment inspection. Poor alignment causes tires to wear rapidly, unevenly or both. This means they will have to be replaced early, and new tires are more expensive than an alignment check in Boulder. Bad alignment can also cause damage to suspension and steering systems, which can be expensive to repair in Eldorado Springs. Tire wear on misaligned wheels can also lead to blowouts, which are dangerous, can lead to serious accidents, and can seriously damage your family car. Also, poor alignment itself can be the cause of an accident, since the family car may not steer properly. One or more ... read more

Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from here to Boulder knows this makes sense. Some of us in the Boulder area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I’m not talkin’ what you see in the mirror. Guys; sports equipment and tools. Ladies; well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and trunk. I think my car has about forty-five pounds of French fries on the floor. All that extra weight wastes gas as you drive between here and Boulder, and everywhere else. Lose the junk and save some money. …And you really only need one of those spare tires

Boulder motorists often ask the question: “Will using premium gas make my car run better?” The answer is simple. But first, let’s talk about what exactly premium gasoline is. Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the highest. Most gas stations around Boulder, CO also carry a mid-grade that falls in between the two. The octane range for the different grades of gas varies by region due to altitude differences. Engines require different octane ratings because of design differences. For example, turbocharged engines usually require premium gas. There’s a sticker on your gas tank filler lid that tells you the minimum octane rating your car maker recommends.Boulder drivers should read their owner’s manuals carefully to see if it’s acceptable to use lower grades. With some cars in Boulder, CO it is; the engine control computer can adapt. Boulder drivers will lose some performa ... read more