Maintaining Your Diesel in Sterling Heights

February 23, 2020

Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Sterling Heights area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Sterlin... More

Sterling Heights Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?

February 22, 2020

The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Sterling Heights, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the c... 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

E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Sterling Tire & Auto

February 19, 2020

Today at Sterling Tire & Auto we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Sterling Heights area. Some newer vehicle models ar... More

Selecting New Tires and Wheels

February 18, 2020

Some of us Sterling Heights drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Michigan, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about whe... More

Sterling Heights Customer Detective Work

February 17, 2020

One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Sterling Tire & Auto is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging to track ... 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

Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Sterling Tire & Auto

February 16, 2020

The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Michigan residents to review their finances. More and more Sterling Heights drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North Ameri... 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