March 2020
Tires do a lot of work for Sterling Heights drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Sterling Heights. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and yo...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on March 14, 2020
Custom wheels are one way that Sterling Heights folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will ha...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on March 13, 2020
Most Michigan auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning ...
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Posted in Cabin Air Filter
on March 12, 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...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 11, 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 ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on March 10, 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...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on March 09, 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...
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Posted in Exhaust
on March 08, 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 ...
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Posted in Steering
on March 08, 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...
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Posted in Drive Train
on March 07, 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, orGummy 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...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 06, 2020
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