Drive Train Service in Sterling Heights at Sterling Tire & Auto

July 31, 2017

The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More

Time for Differential Service at Sterling Tire & Auto?

July 24, 2017

Hello Sterling Heights - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you... More

Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights

July 16, 2017

Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Sterling Heights Drivers

July 11, 2017

People in Sterling Heights have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000... More

Tire Maintenance in Sterling Heights

July 5, 2017

With the recent focus in the Sterling Heights area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Sterling Heights drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition t... More