Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
February 19, 2023
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
March 27, 2022
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Exhaust Service at Spartan Tire Brighton in Brighton
May 21, 2020
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Brighton residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Spartan Tire Brighton is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control com... More
Exhaust Service at Spartan Tire Brighton: Passing the Smell Test
July 21, 2019
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Brighton residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Michigan folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we for... 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 Michigan vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to ... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
May 13, 2018
Most Brighton drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehi... More
Brighton Exhaust and Emissions Service
November 7, 2017
Many Brighton residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Spartan Tire Brighton is really a lot more comprehensive these days.For exam... More
Spartan Tire Brighton Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
March 26, 2017
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Spartan Tire Brighton Service for Your Exhaust System
February 29, 2016
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More