Month: April 2020

When you step on the accelerator, you expect your vehicle to speed up, not slow down.  But, what if it doesn’t?  That can be a big problem. The answer may be a problem with the sensor that helps your vehicle determine that the proper mix of air and fuel for your engine.  It’s called the…

Today in the Mountain View Automotive car care blog, we want to talk about your engine air filter. That’s the filter that cleans the air before it’s burned in your engine. Thornton residents wonder how often they should change their engine air filter. The simple answer is: when it’s dirty. That’s a function of how…

Tech Question: I’m Collins of Thornton. I had my engine go out and had to have it completely re-done at Mountain View Automotive in Thornton. What could I have done to prevent this? Tech Answer: You’ve got to feel for Collins: an expensive major engine rebuild is pretty extreme. It’s a tough situation to be…

Question My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car.  I say it’s not that simple.  Who’s right? Answer Good news – you are!  Just look at it logically: there are hundreds of things that can go wrong…

It’s comforting for Thornton drivers to know that Mountain View Automotive has exacting standards and procedures for taking care of your car. There are inspection procedures and auto service procedures. When Thornton drivers come in for a routine service like an oil change, our technicians will give things the once over. They look to see…