April 2020Suspension Service at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling HeightsDuring an inspection at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights, your friendly and knowledgeable automotive service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts.Here's a quick rundown of suspension system components:There are the springs which hold the weight of your vehicle. There... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on April 12, 2020 Timing Belt Replacement in Sterling HeightsToday we want to talk to Sterling Heights drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even... Read More Posted in Parts on April 12, 2020 Sterling Tire & Auto Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes OnAll Sterling Heights service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles.The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates co... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 11, 2020 Tracking True in Michigan: Wheel Alignment in Sterling HeightsThe biggest issue for Sterling Heights area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Sterling Tire & Auto in... Read More Posted in Automotive News on April 10, 2020 Make Your Battery LastToday's report from Sterling Tire & Auto is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Sterling Heig... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 09, 2020 Professional Fuel System CleaningGetting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... Read More Posted in Fuel System on April 08, 2020 Sterling Tire & Auto Fuel Saving Tip for Sterling Heights: Check Engine LightHere's a question for Sterling Heights, Michigan : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.)Many... Read More Posted in Fuel System on April 07, 2020 Wheel Balancing at Sterling Tire & AutoSo you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Sterling Heights drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Michigan roads. If one of the front tires is out, you f... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on April 06, 2020 Direct Fuel Injection Update from Sterling Tire & AutoFor those of you in Sterling Heights, Michigan who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on April 05, 2020 Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)Let's say you live in a cold climate where the snowy, icy weather challenges you to clear the salt and debris tossed up on your windshield. You push your windshield washer switch expecting a good stream of fluid so the blades can wipe the glass clean. Yet nothing comes out. Nada, zip. What's g... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 05, 2020 |
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