Maintenance on My Mind
May 14, 2018
Ask any Sterling Heights man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken h... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Sterling Heights?
March 27, 2018
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Sterling Heights?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Michigan approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the count... 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
The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Sterling Heights Drivers
July 11, 2017
People in Sterling Heights have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Sterling Heights
June 18, 2017
Every Sterling Heights car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be repla... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Sterling Tire & Auto
February 14, 2017
Many Sterling Heights car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirt... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Sterling Tire & Auto
November 22, 2016
Most Sterling Heights folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Sterling Heights market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but t... More
Let Sterling Tire & Auto Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
November 8, 2016
Sterling Heights area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Sterling Heigh... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Sterling Heights
October 31, 2016
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Sterling Heights area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Sterling Heights drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our v... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Sterling Heights
September 12, 2016
There's a segment of the Sterling Heights area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,00... More