How Much is Enough for Sterling Heights Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
November 4, 2018
Most Sterling Heights drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, ... More
Fuel for Thought
October 28, 2018
If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More
Sterling Heights Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
October 21, 2018
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Sterling Heights drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Sterling Heights drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
October 14, 2018
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Sterling Tire & Auto Service for Your Exhaust System
October 8, 2018
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
How Does Sterling Tire & Auto Know What to Recommend?
September 30, 2018
When you drop your vehicle off at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Sterling Tire & Auto professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. First of all, your Sterling Heights service cen... More
AAA - Cautions in Extreme Heat
September 24, 2018
{?video;480;360;http://www.youtube.com/embed/0t63k66IjSk;http://www.protech-automotive.com/Car-Care-Tips/content/images/AAA_ExtremeHeat.jpg;/video?} With temperatures soaring to record highs around the country, AAA cautions motorists not to underestimate the ways in which extreme heat can wreak ... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Sterling Tire & Auto
September 16, 2018
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Sterling Tire & Auto article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Sterling ... More
Automotive Tips from Sterling Tire & Auto: Brake Noise
September 10, 2018
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Sterling Heights. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Sterling Heights, Michigan
September 2, 2018
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Michigan environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Sterling Heights drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in t... More