Questions & Answers

Have questions? Wonderful! We have answers. Listed below are different categories that most of our frequently asked questions fall under. If you still cannot find the answer to your question, please do not hesitate to give us a call. We are happy to answer any and all questions you have. (303)456-8364.
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Battery & Charging System
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Belts & Hoses
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Brake Repair
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Clutch Repair
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Cooling Systems
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Differential Repair
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Drivetrain
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Electrical System
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Engine Repair
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Exhaust System
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Filters / Fluids
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Fuel System
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HVAC - Heating & Cooling
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Lighting & Wipers
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Suspension and Steering
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Tire & Wheel
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Transmission Repair
L & R Automotive welcomes you to our website's page dedicated to frequently asked questions the technicians at our automotive repair shop gets from customers about the battery and charging system of their vehicles. The battery charging system ensures the battery is kept charged and supplies energy for the various electrical parts of the vehicle during operation, including the radio, lights, power windows, and more. The majority of the vehicles we service for our customers in the greater Arvada area have charging systems that are comprised of an alternator, battery, wiring, and ECU (electronic control unit). Older model vehicles may have a regulator but late model vehicles now use the vehicle's computer.
How much does an alternator repair cost?
How do I clean dirty battery terminals?
How does a car battery work?
How much does it cost to replace my car battery?
L & R Automotive is pleased to provide the following frequently asked questions about automotive belt and hose repair that our team of technicians often hear from our customers in and around the greater Arvada area.
What is a serpentine belt?
How do I stop fan belt squealing?
When do I change my belts & hoses?
L & R Automotive welcomes you to our website's page featuring frequently asked questions our customers in the Arvada area have asked us about brakes. Our team of automotive specialists have years of experience in brake repair and are happy to share their knowledge with anyone in the Arvada area that has a brake problem and is interested in finding the best brake repair choice in the Arvada area.
What does it cost to replace brake rotors?
What are common signs of brake wear?
What is the cost to fix or replace brakes?
L & R Automotive welcomes you to our page with answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about auto clutches that our clutch specialists are asked by our customers in the greater Arvada area that trust and rely on us for all their auto repair needs.
How do I know I need a new clutch?
How long does a clutch last?
How do clutches work?
What is a clutch?
L & R Automotive would like to welcome you to our website's page dedicated to questions we get from our customers in the greater Arvada area about the repair and service of automotive cooling systems.
How much does it cost to repair or replace a radiator?
L & R Automotive would like to welcome you to our website's page dedicated to questions we get from our customers in the greater Arvada area about the repair and service of automotive differentials.
Can you tell me what a limited slip differential is?
What can cause a differential to fail?
L & R Automotive would like to welcome you to our website's page dedicated to questions we get from our customers in the greater Arvada area about the repair and service of drivetrains.
Will L & R Automotive repair a rear-wheel drive shaft?
Will a driveshaft vibrate my vehicle?
L & R Automotive would like to welcome you to our website's page dedicated to questions we get from our customers in the greater Arvada area about the repair and service of their vehicles' electrical system.
Can a blown fuse appear normal?
The automotive repair specialists at L & R Automotive take great pride in their knowledge and expertise of rebuilding, repairing and servicing automotive engines. We hope the following questions and answers about engine repair are helpful to anyone in the Arvada area that has a problem with their car or truck engine.
Why is my check engine light on?
Can spark plugs last 100,000 miles?
Should engine knocking or pinging sound concern me?
L & R Automotive would like to welcome you to our website's page dedicated to questions we get from our customers in the greater Arvada area about the repair and service of their vehicles' exhaust system.
L & R Automotive would like to welcome you to our website's page dedicated to questions our automotive technicians get from our customers in the greater Arvada area about filters and fluids in their vehicles.
Is it important to change oil and oil filter on schedule important?
What is the difference between synthetic and conventional oil?
L & R Automotive would like to welcome you to our website's page dedicated to questions our automotive technicians get from our customers in the greater Arvada area about the repair and service of their vehicles' fuel systems.
Can L & R Automotive please explain gasoline octane ratings?
Is where I buy my gasoline in the Arvada area important?
Does high octane gasoline clean a car's engine better?
Should I buy high octane gasoline?
How can I drive more efficiently?
When do I change my fuel filter?
L & R Automotive would like to welcome you to our website's page dedicated to questions our automotive technicians get from our customers in the greater Arvada area about the repair and service of their vehicles' air conditioning and heating systems.
Is it necessary to recharge my vehicle's AC system?
L & R Automotive would like to welcome you to our website's page dedicated to questions our automotive technicians get from our customers in the greater Arvada area about the repair and service of their vehicles' lighting and wiper systems.
When should I replace my windshield wiper blades?
How can I polish my headlights?
L & R Automotive would like to welcome you to our website's page dedicated to questions our automotive technicians get from our customers in the greater Arvada area about the repair and service of their vehicle's suspension and steering systems.
How much does it cost to replace shocks?
How can I tell if I need new shocks for my vehicle?
How does my vehicle's suspension system work?
How much does a suspension repair cost?
L & R Automotive would like to welcome you to our website's page dedicated to questions our automotive technicians get from our customers in the greater Arvada area about the repair and service
When should I balance my tires and wheels?
Why is proper tire inflation so important?
How much does it cost to fix alignment problems?
Is rotating tires really necessary?
What is the cost to install tires?
As a leading Arvada auto repair shop, L & R Automotive is happy to share our expertise and knowledge about the repair and service of automatic and manual transmissions. We hope that all of our customers in the greater Arvada area find these frequently asked questions and answers about transmission repair useful.
Should I repair or replace my transmission?
May I drive with a transmission leaking?
Is it better to drive in overdrive or normal drive?
What does scanning tell me about my transmission problem?
Can driving condition's affect my transmission?
What does a transmission repair cost at L & R Automotive?
What are tips for the best transmission maintenance?
What type of transmission fluid does L & R Automotive recommend for my vehicle?
What are my options for a transmission problem?
What does a transmission repair in Arvada cost?
How frequently should my transmission's fluid be changed?
What transmission services does L & R Automotive offer?
My check engine, transmission or overdrive light is on or flashes?
What Color is Transmission Fluid?
Does servicing my automatic transmission prevent it from failing?
How long will it take L & R Automotive to check my transmission?
Should I flush or service my transmission?
Do you offer transmission problem inspections?