May 2020For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... Read More Posted in Drive Train on May 31, 2020 Make Your Vehicle LastWe live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Michigan folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 24, 2020 The Turn Signal Mystery (Turn Signal Problems)Some problems are easy to diagnose on a vehicle; others aren't. Figuring out what's wrong with a malfunctioning turn signal sometimes fits into both categories. By the way, if your tempted to just leave your broken blinker broken, remember you can get a ticket for not using them, not to mention... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on May 17, 2020 Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to stop at the gas station more often, a sign you... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on May 10, 2020 What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Sterling HeightsSo you've bought a used vehicle in the Sterling Heights area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Sterling Heights area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why yo... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on May 06, 2020 Braking News: Keep Your Stopping PowerRichard Petty once told AutoNetTV, "You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble."That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Sterling Heights driver's maintenance schedu... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on May 05, 2020 Trip Inspection at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling HeightsSterling Heights area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle troub... Read More Posted in Automotive News on May 04, 2020 Suspension Service in Sterling Heights at Sterling Tire & AutoWhen they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Sterling Heights may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and h... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on May 03, 2020 Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Sterling Tire & AutoWhen we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 03, 2020 Sterling Tire & Auto Radiator ServiceThe coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Sterling Heights, it is easy to prevent.The most recognizable pa... Read More Posted in Cooling System on May 02, 2020 |
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