Warm it Up…or Not.

In the dead of winter (like now), the common wisdom for people who drive their German cars around the Denver area is that when you are gearing up to take your vehicle out in the cold and snow, you should step outside, start up your engine, and let it idle to warm up. contrary to popular belief, this does not prolong the life of your engine; in fact, it may well decrease it!

The explanation is this…When your engine is cold, the gasoline is less likely to evaporate. It needs to have the correct ratio of air and vaporized fuel for combustion. Engines with electronic fuel injection have sensors that compensate for the cold by pumping more gasoline into the mixture. Gasoline is an outstanding solvent that can actually wash oil off of your engine.

When you have engine problems in the Denver area you can always count on The German Car Shoppe located in Littleton. They will analyze your car and repair or replace what is needed without doing any unnecessary work. You can trust The German Car Shoppe with your finely-tuned engine. Visit thegermancarshoppe.com and call for an appointment (303) 798-2287.

All Batteries are NOT Created Equal.

One thing is virtually certain…if you drive a German engineered vehicle in the greater Denver area you will need clean and consistent power to properly operate your car for the rest of this winter and well beyond. Maybe you drive a Porsche, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen or Audi, your vehicle needs a strong and stable power source to operate and run properly.

The battery used by BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen and Audi is something called a “valve-regulated lead-acid battery” which is commonly referred to as a rechargeable sealed battery. It is similar to a gel cell battery (maybe you have heard of that) which has the electrolyte mixed with silica dust to form an immobilized gel.

This may all seem like “mumbo jumbo” to you. The truth is you need the right mechanic to keep your German-owned car finely tuned. Now, more than ever, count on The German Car Shoppe of Littleton to keep your battery operating at peak efficiency throughout another Denver winter. Visit thegermancarshoppe.com and stop in at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, CO.