Battery Basics for Sterling Heights
February 14, 2021
It's important for Sterling Heights drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Michigan weather. Most Sterling Heights area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold veh... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
November 29, 2020
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
Sterling Tire & Auto Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
June 7, 2020
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Sterling Heights residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluid... More
The Sterling Tire & Auto Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
May 1, 2020
The automotive professionals at Sterling Tire & Auto would like to give Sterling Heights drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more sp... More
Make Your Battery Last
April 9, 2020
Today'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... More
A New Battery in Sterling Heights
April 3, 2020
Hello Sterling Heights drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Sterling Heights, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purc... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
February 23, 2020
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Sterling Heights Drivers
January 26, 2020
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Sterling Heights drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could... More
The Sterling Tire & Auto Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
August 18, 2019
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Super Slick at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights: Synthetic Oil
August 4, 2019
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More