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Regular vs. Synthetic Oil: What’s Best for Your Vehicle?

There’s an ongoing debate on which is the right motor oil to use in vehicles. Conventional motor oil is often the one recommended by manufacturers, but synthetic oil has its advantages that might make it a better option. Each one serves to lubricate the engine to prevent friction, however their composition, performance and price are

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Vindeket Foods: How a Local Non-Profit is Making a Difference

Each year, the United States wastes approximately 133 billion pounds of food, which equates to 40% of all the food produced in the country. While this issue often doesn’t receive the attention it deserves, there are organizations like Vindeket Foods – Food Rescue who are stepping up to address the problem. Located in Fort Collins,

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Fall Car Care: Preparing your Vehicle for the Changing Seasons

Fall is just around the corner! It’s the perfect time to prepare for the inevitable transition to the cold months ahead of us. That means preparing your yard, transitioning your wardrobe–and yes–you need to prepare your vehicle too. Fall brings unpredictable weather, so here are a few tips to get you ready. Inspect and Replace

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The Commercial Edge

Optimizing your fleet for performance & reliability Managing a commercial fleet requires constant attention to ensure everything is running smoothly and safely. The last thing you want is to have a vehicle be ‘out of service.’ Downtime can result in dissatisfied customers and financial losses. Here are five tips to enhance the efficiency and longevity

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Houska Automotive Donates 16th Vehicle to Project Self-Sufficiency

For 16 years, Houska Automotive in Fort Collins has partnered with Project Self-Sufficiency of Northern Colorado, positively impacting lives. Since its founding in 1952, Houska’s has steadfastly given back to Northern Colorado and this year awarded PSS participant Victoria a quality 2012 GMC Terrain with 76,000 miles. “I feel incredibly grateful for this vehicle because

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