Fuel Filter Service in Sterling Heights, Michigan
February 27, 2018
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Sterling Tire & Auto Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
February 4, 2018
Sterling Heights residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and pre... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Michigan Driving
January 22, 2018
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Sterling Heights knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Sterling Heights area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passen... More
Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Sterling Tire & Auto
January 14, 2018
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Sterling Heights drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventiv... More
How Do You Save Gas in Sterling Heights, Michigan?
November 5, 2017
No one in Sterling Heights, Michigan, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Michigan fuel prices, however, have spurred Sterling Heights drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during ti... More
Diesel Maintenance for Michigan
May 15, 2017
At Sterling Tire & Auto we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Michigan friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long b... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Sterling Tire & Auto
May 2, 2017
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Sterling Tire & Auto for a check up.In today's Sterling Tire & Auto auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Sterling Heights residents need fuel t... More
Fuel Injection Basics for Sterling Heights
February 6, 2017
All modern Sterling Heights vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Sterling Heights drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and ... More
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Sterling Heights Drivers
January 16, 2017
Sterling Heights residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel need... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Sterling Heights
December 25, 2016
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Sterling Heights, Michigan, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Sterling Heights streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceler... More