Battery Maintenance Tips From Spartan Tire Brighton
January 19, 2020
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... 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
Spartan Tire Brighton Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
December 2, 2018
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Brighton residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can ac... More
Michigan: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
November 11, 2018
Michigan residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
November 4, 2018
Today, Spartan Tire Brighton is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Brighton are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you hav... More
Spartan Tire Brighton Alternator Replacement Service in Brighton
June 19, 2018
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Brighton is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane dep... More
Automotive Tips from Spartan Tire Brighton: Making a Battery Last Longer
November 12, 2017
One thing all Brighton drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Spartan Tire Brighton can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted lik... More
Charge It in Brighton for Extended Battery Life
July 31, 2017
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Brighton, Michigan, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out ... 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
Spartan Tire Brighton Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
February 6, 2017
Hello Michigan! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More