Breathe Deep in Sterling Heights With a New Cabin Air Filter
July 28, 2019
Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Sterling Heights auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner's manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around 12,000 to 15,000 miles (19,... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights for Better Performance
July 21, 2019
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 in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
July 14, 2019
The price of gas in Michigan has got people in Sterling Heights talking. It seems that Sterling Heights folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do... More
Sterling Tire & Auto Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
July 7, 2019
Today's Sterling Tire & Auto post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Sterling Tire & Auto service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Br... More
Automotive Tips from Sterling Tire & Auto: Battery Testing
June 30, 2019
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Sterling Tire & Auto when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Sterling Heights drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as poss... More
Keep Your Cool in Sterling Heights: Air Conditioning Service
June 23, 2019
Most Sterling Heights drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Sterling Heights vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Michigan winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually r... More
Below 45 Degrees in Sterling Heights: Consider Winter Tires
June 16, 2019
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Sterling Heights drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Michigan drivers ra... More
Coolant Service at Sterling Tire & Auto
June 9, 2019
Sterling Heights residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Michigan temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the whil... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Sterling Heights
June 2, 2019
A lot of people get custom wheels in Sterling Heights. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Sterli... More
Why Is My Check Engine Light On?
May 26, 2019
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Sterling Heights drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wr... More