PCV Valve: What Is It?

August 28, 2017

Most Sterling Heights drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in y... More

Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Sterling Tire & Auto

August 21, 2017

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Sterling Heights people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Sterling Heights motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. The... More

Automotive Tips from Sterling Tire & Auto: Serpentine Belt Tensioner

August 17, 2017

The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Sterling Tire & Auto we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be ... More