Driving around Arvada
Wadsworth, Ralston Road, 52nd and 64th, plus I-76 and I-70 to the south. The G Line commuter rail runs from Olde Town Arvada to Union Station.
With the G Line right there, a shop near Olde Town makes it easy to drop the car and take the train downtown. Ask about drop-off hours.
Front Range driving, in general
- Altitude. At a mile up, non-turbo engines make noticeably less power and turbos work harder. Coolant boils at a lower temperature too, so a weak radiator cap or a small leak shows up sooner here.
- Hail. Spring and summer storms can total a car in ten minutes. Comprehensive coverage and a garage are the real fix.
- Winter. Magnesium chloride on the roads is hard on brake lines, exhaust parts and undercarriages. Rinse the underside in spring.
- Mountain grades. I-70 and US 285 are hard on brakes and cooling systems. Fresh brake fluid and a healthy water pump matter more here than at sea level.