Wheel Balancing at Sterling Tire & Auto

August 29, 2014

So 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 expressways. If one of the front... More

Sterling Tire & Auto Fuel Saving Tip for Sterling Heights: Check Engine Light

August 26, 2014

Here's a question for Sterling Heights, Michigan auto owners: 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... More

Professional Fuel System Cleaning

August 23, 2014

Getting 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. Todays production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time... More

Make Your Battery Last

August 19, 2014

Todays report from Sterling Tire & Auto is on car 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 hadnt. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Sterli... More

Tracking True In Michigan: Wheel Alignment In Utica

August 12, 2014

Wheel alignment is often overlooked by busy Utica and Warren motorists until serious tire damage has been done. One wheel can be knocked out of alignment by hitting a curb or pothole on a Sterling Heights interstate or surface street. When a vehicles out of alignment, one or mor... More

Differential Service At Sterling Tire & Auto: Vive ala Difference

August 5, 2014

Your browser does not support video Every SUV on Michigan freeways has a differential, and it is essential to the proper operation of the vehicle, but most Sterling Heights motorists dont have a clue what it is. The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, ... More