April 2020Keeping Your Engine Cool in Brighton, MichiganThe cooling system keeps Michigan vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Brighton. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Brighton drivers associate w... Read More Posted in Cooling System on April 30, 2020 Save Fuel by Watching Your WeightMost Brighton drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Michigan folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Brighton drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something mo... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on April 29, 2020 Getting New Tires in Brighton?There are so many tire choices in the Brighton area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Brighton area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your fri... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on April 28, 2020 Hey Brighton Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Brighton?Is it:A Hamburger;Coffee;A Soft Drink, orGummy Bears?Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coff... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 27, 2020 Make Your Battery LastToday's report from Spartan Tire Brighton is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Brighton veh... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 26, 2020 Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Spartan Tire BrightonRoad trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... Read More Posted in Inspection on April 26, 2020 Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Brighton DriversBrighton residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to... Read More Posted in Fuel System on April 25, 2020 Check Your Shocks and Struts at Spartan Tire BrightonToday we're talking to Brighton drivers about shocks and struts. They're so easy for Michigan folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road so they're very important.Without shocks, your wheels ... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on April 24, 2020 Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in BrightonA lot of people get custom wheels in Brighton. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that.Consulting your Spartan Tire B... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on April 23, 2020 Spartan Tire Brighton Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your VehicleToday's Spartan Tire Brighton post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Spartan Tire Brighton service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 22, 2020 |
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