5 Signs it’s Time to Get an Oil Change

Oil changes are the most popular service for your vehicle. The frequency of oil changes is based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and your vehicle’s maintenance schedule. Understanding how often you should change your oil can help you prevent costly repairs in the future. Here are five signs it’s time to change your oil. 1. Low … Read more

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Rotating Your Tires

No matter what make or model your vehicle might be, it needs to be equipped with healthy tires in order to perform effectively. As such, keeping your tires in good shape should be a big part of your vehicle’s maintenance plan and having a tire rotation regularly performed should be a cornerstone of that plan. … Read more

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Time for a New Car Battery?

The car battery is one of the most important components under the hood. It must provide the electricity to start your car and power your accessories. Without a working battery, you’re stuck. But how do you know when it’s time for a new battery? You should have one of our ASE-certified technicians inspect the car … Read more

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Vehicle Belts 101

While most likely not the first thing you think about when it comes to your car’s health, vehicle belts are very important to your engine’s performance. Vehicle belts transfer power from the engine to various engine components, ensure proper timing of moving parts, and connect key systems. Types of Belts: Timing Belt – responsible for … Read more

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Oil Loss Prevention

Many vehicles will experience oil loss at some point. Usually, it is through small drips and minor leaks that can be prevented, but in some cases oil leaks require immediate attention from an ASE-certified technician. An improperly sealed drain bolt is the most common leak. When having an oil change in Aurora performed, your oil … Read more

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Keep It Cool

Here are a few things to keep in mind regarding your vehicle’s cooling system as the temperatures get warmer and warmer in the Centennial State in the coming weeks and months: • Fluids are the most important components of a vehicle to keep maintained, and to keep your engine COOL you need to have clean … Read more

Spring Maintenance Checklist

While we’re enjoying beautiful, sunny days, we know all too well that spring weather in Aurora can be unpredictable to say the least. Between late-season snow and April showers, you never know what the roads have in store… which is why we want to help! The team of ASE-Certified technicians at Chase Automotive has put … Read more

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Steering Wheel Shakes

Given that your steering wheel is functionally a conduit between the road and your car, the first indication that something could be amiss with your vehicle can often come in the form of a shaky steering wheel. Here are a few reasons that this might happen: Brakes – If your brakes’ rotors are warped or … Read more

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Three Fluids to Check this Month

In order to run smoothly, your vehicle’s engine is dependent upon countless moving parts and fluids. Since there are so many components and liquids to keep track of, it’s best to have a proactive maintenance schedule in place which includes everything that can potentially wear out or need to be replaced in your vehicle. With … Read more

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Braking in Cold Weather

Wintertime in Aurora definitely presents its fair share of challenges. While the frigid weather and various forms of precipitation that tend to proliferate along the Front Range at this time of year offer rather obvious challenges to your vehicle, some of the more dangerous threats to road safety are of the unseen variety. Consider your … Read more