Boulder Auto Repair

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