It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Sterling Tire & Auto
July 31, 2016
There are a lot of things in life that Sterling Heights residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Sterling Heights dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once ... More
Michigan: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
July 24, 2016
Michigan residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... More
Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Sterling Heights Drivers
July 19, 2016
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Sterling Heights auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in ... More
PCV Valve Service at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights
July 12, 2016
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... More
Are There Blind Spots in Sterling Heights?
July 6, 2016
All Sterling Heights drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Sterling Heights.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others.... More