February 2020Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicleIf you're reading this article in Sterling Heights, Michigan, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Sterling Tire & Auto tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 20, 2020 E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Sterling Tire & AutoToday at Sterling Tire & Auto we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Sterling Heights area. Some newer vehicle models ar... Read More Posted in Warranty on February 19, 2020 Selecting New Tires and WheelsSome of us Sterling Heights drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Michigan, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about whe... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on February 18, 2020 Sterling Heights Customer Detective WorkOne might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Sterling Tire & Auto is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging to track ... Read More Posted in Service Standards on February 17, 2020 Synthetic Oil for Sterling Heights AutosIf you are a driver in Sterling Heights and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 16, 2020 Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Sterling Tire & AutoThe price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Michigan residents to review their finances. More and more Sterling Heights drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North Ameri... Read More Posted in Keys to a long lasting vehicle on February 16, 2020 Keys to a Long Lasting VehicleWe live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Sterling Heights driv... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 15, 2020 Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good IdeaAt Sterling Tire & Auto we get a lot of Sterling Heights drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Michigan, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 14, 2020 Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from Sterling Tire & AutoYour vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as... Read More Posted in Fuel System on February 13, 2020 Automotive Tips from Sterling Tire & Auto: Where Should New Tires Be PlacedWhen Sterling Heights drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on February 12, 2020 |
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