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Gaskets and seals make up a very small portion of whats under the hood of your vehicle, but their importance is far from small. There are many components, both moving and stationary, under the hood, and its automotive gaskets that hold them together. If a gasket were to break or wear out, there is an excellent chance the vehicle would stop running. Come to Land Rover Roaring Fork to learn more about automotive gaskets and seals.

In addition to hold parts together under the hood, automotive gaskets also keep fluids, liquids, dirt, 

If you notice that your tire is either flat or low on air, it is important that you replace it right away. In some cases, your tire may be designed to remain operational for up to 50 miles at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour. However, you will still need to bring it to a service center in Glenwood Springs in a timely manner.

To replace the tire, you will first need to place the vehicle on a flat surface and elevate it several inches off of the ground. Placing the car on a flat surface ensures that…

Being involved in an automobile accident is a very stressful situation. Chances are, your adrenaline levels are likely very high. You may also feel very upset with what just took place. It's time to take a deep breath and think about what you should do next. Land Rover Roaring Fork has some tips to help.

See If Anyone is Injured

Give yourself a good look and look at any passengers in your vehicle to make sure they aren't injured. You can ask the other people involved if they are hurt. Call for an ambulance if help is needed…

Your vehicle has timing belts, serpentine belt and coolant hoses. The timing belts helps control the camshaft of your engine. It also ensures that the valves open and close at the right time so that everything operates smoothly. If your timing belt is frayed, then it is time for you to get it replaced. You may also notice that the engine backfires.

The serpentine belt ensures that your air conditioner, alternator and power steering pump operate efficiently. If it is damaged, then the engine may overheat. Splitting, cracking and squealing noises are signs that 

A lot of people notice that there is a light on their dashboard which is illuminated. Rather than ignore this alert, it's a good idea to stop and see what the problem is. A tire pressure light is something that comes with most automobiles these days. It will alert you when the pressure inside your tires just isn't right. This could apply to one or all of your tires.

Needing to add air to on or more of your tires doesn't necessarily mean that you have tires that need to be replaced. A change from warm weather…

Having a dead battery is one of the worst things that can happen when you are trying to drive in Glenwood Springs. Though there often are no signs your battery is about to fail, you can test it to see if it might need to be replaced.

To test your battery, shut the car off and leave your headlights on for 15 minutes. While you are waiting, inspect the battery for any signs of leaks or corrosion. Once you have waited 15 minutes, start your car and repeatedly crank the engine. If your headlights dim significantly or if your car…

When you bring your car in for maintenance and oil changes, mechanics should also check your belts and hoses. These are responsible for carrying fluids and charges to several different components of your engine, electrical systems, cooling, and more. Your vehicle has a series of belts, including the timing belt and serpentine belts. These are responsible for maintaining your engine and steering. If either of these crack or split, your engine may overheat, and you could lose your power steering.

Coolant hoses may also crack, leak, or grow soft. 

Luxury cars and SUVs can be great fun to drive when they are in good working condition. That said, when they are working at less than peak efficiency, the fun can disappear quickly. The good news is that drivers who takes the time to perform basic preventive maintenance on their vehicles can keep the good times rolling continuously.

One important preventative maintenance task is tire rotation. While it may sound complicated, tire rotation is simply the practice of changing the position of vehicle tires periodically.  

Your vehicle is a complex machine full of moving parts that perform important jobs. If one of these parts is damaged or is not working to its full potential, then it can cause serious damage to the whole vehicle. Our team at Land Rover Roaring Fork wants our customers to be able to know when their vehicle is not running properly so they can have it fixed.

One of the most common failures on any vehicle is the starter motor. One of the clearest ways to check if your starter is working at full potential is to perform a cold…

When you're driving in the summer months, you might notice that it feels like there is an added strain on your vehicle. This is often because high temperatures play a factor in how well your battery functions. The heat can begin to decrease the voltage in the battery, which can make it difficult to start or hold a charge.

Land Rover Roaring Fork can test your battery each year to determine if there is still enough charge left for another summer season or if it might need to be replaced. Most batteries will last about three to five years…