No Shake, Just Smooth
September 6, 2026
When your vehicles wheels are out of balance, theyll likely give you some clues. Your steering wheel might shake, the floor or seat vibrates and you might find your vehicle pulling to one side. Other signs? Your tires might wear unevenly and may make odd noises. Plus, fuel economy might not be ... More
Catching Trouble Early
August 30, 2026
Your vehicle depends on wheel bearings. Sitting between the wheels hub and axle, they allow your wheels to spin smoothly, bear the vehicles weight and work in harmony to stay aligned with other parts. Wheel bearings can fail in several ways, and they may send the driver some pretty clear clues... More
The Car Fluid Most Drivers Forget—And Why It Matters
August 23, 2026
Heres an automotive part you might not be familiar withthe differential. Its a component that transfers power from the driveshaft to the wheels. Its called a differential because the left and right drive wheels travel at different speeds when you make a turn. During that turn, the wheel on the ... More
Save Your Tires and Fuel: Why TPMS Is More Than a Warning Lightc
August 16, 2026
You know that little light on your dashboard that looks like a tire? Dont ignore it. Its a lot more than a warning light. Its trying to tell you something that can protect your tires, improve your fuel economy and keep your vehicle traveling safely down the road. Its called TPMS. The abbreviati... More
That Clunk Isn’t Normal: Why Your U-Joints Need Lubrication (Lubricate U-Joints)
August 9, 2026
If youve noticed a clunk when shifting from park to drive, accelerating from a stop or letting off on your accelerator, it may be your vehicle warning you about dry or failing U-joints. Those are small, critical components in your drivetrain that allow the driveshaft to flex as your suspension mo... More
Spend Less, Drive More: Go Synthetic
August 2, 2026
Oil changes are vital to your engine because clean oil is essential to make it efficient, reliable and last a long time. One of the big breakthroughs in oil technology is synthetic oil. It does a superior job of protecting modern engines and makes them perform better than conventional oil. The ... More
Tread Carefully: What Normal Tire Wear Looks Like
July 26, 2026
Every day we get in our vehicle and drive, we are putting wear and tear on our tires. Some wear is, of course, normal, but its important to know whats NOT normal. Not only can that alert you to potential safety issues, I can also save you money and fuel. Your tires tread (the part that contacts t... More
Can This Tire Be Saved? A Guide to Tire Repair vs. Replacement
July 19, 2026
When something goes wrong with one of your tires, one of the first things that goes through your head is: Do I have to buy a new tire, or is it possible to save this one with a repair? Understanding when you can have a tire fixed and when you need it replaced can prevent you from driving an unsaf... More
Battery Replacement at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights
July 12, 2026
Hello, welcome to Sterling Tire & Auto. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Sterling Heights runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Sterling Tire & Auto are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detector... More
A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Sterling Heights
July 5, 2026
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Sterling Heights drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained trans... More