Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
February 29, 2020
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Sterling Hei... More
Sterling Tire & Auto and the Maintenance Mindset
February 25, 2020
When it comes to their vehicles, some Sterling Heights residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Sterling Heights drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular ma... More
Gas Savings in Sterling Heights: Sharpen Your Pencil
February 21, 2020
High gas prices in Sterling Heights increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Sterling Heights vehicle owners to skimp in other areas li... More
Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
February 20, 2020
If you're reading this article in Sterling Heights, Michigan, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Sterling Tire & Auto tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional ... More
Synthetic Oil for Sterling Heights Autos
February 16, 2020
If you are a driver in Sterling Heights and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
February 15, 2020
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Sterling Heights driv... More
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
February 14, 2020
At Sterling Tire & Auto we get a lot of Sterling Heights drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Michigan, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave ... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Sterling Heights
January 21, 2020
As Sterling Heights consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Michigan, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care ... More
Sterling Tire & Auto On Your Serpentine Belt
January 15, 2020
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Sterling Heights, Michigan, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the batt... More
Sterling Tire & Auto Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
November 3, 2019
Michigan service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Sterling Heights drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Sterling Tire & Auto fuel system cleaning: Ove... More