Brighton Drivers Severe Service Maintenance SchedulesSince driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Brighton drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Brighton drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of you... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 10, 2021 Automotive Tips from Spartan Tire Brighton: Serpentine Belt TensionerThe serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Spartan Tire Brighton we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be... Read More Posted in Serpentine Belt on January 03, 2021 H20 No! (Driving Through Standing Water)In a year marked by unusually heavy flooding in North America, drivers are very aware of the possibility they may find themselves driving where water has come over the road. It can be a daunting and frightening situation. Flooding waters can move quickly and unpredictably, so you have to keep y... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 01, 2021 The New Blade in TownIf your windshield wipers are streaking and chattering when you turn them on in the rain or snow, it's time for a little "blade renewal." And when it comes to new wiper blades, there are some new designs that are worth a look.One of the latest is called the beam blade. It's different than conve... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 27, 2020 What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 20, 2020 Don't Stack the MatIn the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why.It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on December 13, 2020 Automotive Tips from Spartan Tire Brighton: Wiper Blade OptionsWiper blades are critically important to Brighton drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Brighton drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicl... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 06, 2020 Maintaining Your Older Car in Brighton, MichiganThe government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Brighton, Michigan: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Brighton motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Becau... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 29, 2020 When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light)There are some dashboard lights you should pay more attention to than others. One is the air bag light. If it's on and your vehicle is in an accident, your air bags probably won't do their job.Automakers began installing air bags in the late 1990's since they were mandatory in the United State... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 22, 2020 A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad. But there's one more component to keep an especially sharp eye on during winter: your alternator.T... Read More Posted in Battery on November 15, 2020 |
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