Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Sterling Heights Car Owners
March 11, 2020
A generation ago, Sterling Heights drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Sterling Heights shop every year or tw... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Sterling Tire & Auto for Better Performance
March 10, 2020
Hi Sterling Heights residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn ... More
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights
March 9, 2020
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More
Sterling Heights Exhaust and Emissions Service
March 8, 2020
Many Sterling Heights residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Sterling Tire & Auto is really a lot more comprehensive these days.F... More
Steering Clear in Sterling Heights
March 8, 2020
Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More
Differential Service in Sterling Heights, Michigan - What You Need to Know
March 7, 2020
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Sterling Heights, Michigan, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a dif... More
Hey Sterling Heights Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
March 6, 2020
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Sterling Heights?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you cho... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
March 5, 2020
Most Sterling Heights drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Michigan folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Sterling Heights drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is th... More
Saving Lives in Sterling Heights with Tire Pressure
March 4, 2020
All new passenger vehicles on our Sterling Heights, Michigan, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing i... More
What Sterling Heights Automotive Service Consumers Should Know
March 3, 2020
There are some things drivers should know about Sterling Heights car service and repair. First and foremost, Sterling Tire & Auto cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights wants to build a trusting relationship that... More