FluidsThe Right Automotive Fluids for Sterling Heights DriversAll 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... Read More Posted in Fluids on January 26, 2020 The Sterling Tire & Auto Basic Guide To Synthetic OilSynthetic 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... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 18, 2019 Super Slick at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights: Synthetic OilWhen 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 ... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 04, 2019 Sterling Tire & Auto Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your VehicleToday's Sterling Tire & Auto post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Sterling Tire & Auto service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Br... Read More Posted in Fluids on July 07, 2019 Automotive Tips from Sterling Tire & Auto: Battery TestingThe simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Sterling Tire & Auto when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Sterling Heights drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as poss... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 30, 2019 How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Sterling Tire & AutoToday in the Sterling Tire & Auto auto care blog, we're going to talk to Sterling Heights drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Sterling Tire & Auto customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehi... Read More Posted in Fluids on February 25, 2019 Need a New Battery? Call Sterling Tire & Auto TodayHello Sterling Heights drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Sterling Heights, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As th... Read More Posted in Fluids on January 20, 2019 Automobile Fluids For Your vehicleIf you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Sterling Heights, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as yo... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 24, 2018 Charge It in Sterling Heights for Extended Battery LifeHere's an interesting statistic for our in Sterling Heights, Michigan, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It tu... Read More Posted in Fluids on September 04, 2017 Sterling Tire & Auto Alternator Replacement Service in Sterling HeightsYour vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Sterling Heights is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and ... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 06, 2016 |
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