How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Sterling Tire & Auto
February 25, 2019
Today 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... More
Economics of Maintenance for Sterling Heights Auto Owners
February 18, 2019
Buying a new car in Sterling Heights is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Sterling Heights who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights
February 10, 2019
When we Sterling Heights residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is fo... More
The Economy of Maintenance for Sterling Heights Drivers
February 3, 2019
Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Sterling Heights drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because we ... More
Transmission Care in Sterling Heights, Michigan
January 27, 2019
Do you have any plans around Sterling Heights, Michigan, for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you'll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing.You got the boat all ready. It's all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and the c... More
Need a New Battery? Call Sterling Tire & Auto Today
January 20, 2019
Hello 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... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Sterling Heights Tune Up
January 14, 2019
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More
Automotive Tips from Sterling Tire & Auto: Serpentine Belt System Wear
January 7, 2019
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Sterling Heights drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will n... More
Your Well Trained Technician at Sterling Tire & Auto
January 2, 2019
When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in Sterling Heights, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.If you've ever checked into some of t... More
Exhaust Service at Sterling Tire & Auto: Passing the Smell Test
December 30, 2018
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Sterling Heights residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Michigan folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometime... More