Automotive Tips from Spartan Tire Brighton: Alignment Inspection
June 23, 2019
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Brighton drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Spartan Tire Brighton will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspens... More
Fuel Filter Service in Brighton, Michigan
June 16, 2019
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Automotive Tips from Spartan Tire Brighton: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
June 9, 2019
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Brighton.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing be... More
Bad Vibes
June 2, 2019
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
Cruisin' on Down Main Street
May 26, 2019
When automakers first came out with cruise control, it was a real luxury item. The older cruise controls used a mechanical vacuum system but it worked. Well, some of the time. Now days, cruise control is all electronic, thanks to computers. It's reliable and a real convenience on long trips. ... More
Recommended Brighton Service Intervals
May 19, 2019
Everyone in Brighton, Michigan, knows we are advised to go to our Brighton dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Brighton residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells ... More
The Spartan Tire Brighton Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
May 12, 2019
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Brighton area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Brighton can conserve... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Spartan Tire Brighton
May 5, 2019
Hello Brighton! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in MI vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to regula... More
A New Battery in Brighton
April 28, 2019
Hello Brighton drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Brighton, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new bat... More
Let Spartan Tire Brighton Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
April 21, 2019
Brighton area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Brighton drivers want ... More