Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
June 27, 2017
If you're reading this article in Brighton, Michigan, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Spartan Tire Brighton tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service... More
Battery Basics for Brighton
June 19, 2017
It's important for Brighton drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Michigan weather. Most Brighton area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. How... More
Automotive Tips from Spartan Tire Brighton: Tire Replacement Overview
June 12, 2017
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Brighton drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of... More
Spartan Tire Brighton Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
June 4, 2017
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Michigan. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Brighton residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to th... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Brighton, Michigan
May 30, 2017
The median age for cars in the Brighton, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Spartan Tire Brighton we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Brighton area, bring it into Spartan Tire Brighton for high-mil... More
Engine Air Filter from Spartan Tire Brighton
May 22, 2017
Many Brighton drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Spartan Tire Brighton recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you,... More
Should Brighton Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
May 14, 2017
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Spartan Tire Brighton tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your trips aro... More
Economics of Maintenance for Brighton Auto Owners
May 8, 2017
Buying a new car in Brighton 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 Brighton who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having secon... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Brighton
April 30, 2017
There's a segment of the Brighton area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilome... More
How to Prevent Vehicle Damage from Cold Weather
April 24, 2017
Heads up: AVOID Cold-Temp Vehicle Damage! Cold temperatures cause the fluids in your vehicle to thicken, which reduces their ability to lubricate. If you've ever seen that Thanksgiving gravy turn into "glop" when you put it the refrigerator, then you get the basic idea. When it's warm, gra... More