Out of Joint (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)
August 4, 2024
If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it has components called CV joints which enable you to turn your wheels smoothly. The CV stands for constant velocity. In essence, its a set of gears that connect a shaft that allows power from the transmission to be sent to the wheels. When you turn the ... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
April 30, 2023
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
The Best Test
December 12, 2021
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
May 31, 2020
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Differential Service at Sterling Tire & Auto
April 27, 2020
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Sterling Heights, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Sterling Tire & Auto service advisor that your differ... More
Vive la Differential at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights
March 21, 2020
There are a lot of drivers in Sterling Heights who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Michigan these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Sterling Heights folks... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Michigan Roads?
March 15, 2020
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Michigan spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
Differential Service in Sterling Heights, Michigan - What You Need to Know
March 7, 2020
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Sterling Heights, Michigan, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a dif... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Sterling Heights
February 11, 2020
One Sterling Heights automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Sterling Heights, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of t... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
January 14, 2020
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More