Diesel Maintenance for Michigan

February 15, 2020

At Spartan Tire Brighton we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Michigan friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long ... More

How Do You Save Gas in Brighton, Michigan?

February 12, 2020

No one in Brighton, Michigan, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Michigan fuel prices, however, have spurred Brighton drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Brighton

January 17, 2020

There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Brighton, Michigan, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Brighton streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks... 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

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

Spartan Tire Brighton Fuel Saving Tip for Brighton: Check Engine Light

January 27, 2019

Here's a question for Brighton, Michigan : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many conditi... More

Service to Improve Fuel Economy

November 18, 2018

The price of gas in Michigan has got people in Brighton talking. It seems that Brighton folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel... More

Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Brighton Drivers

August 12, 2018

Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Brighton auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; they... More

Spartan Tire Brighton Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas

July 11, 2018

Brighton residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the... More

The Spartan Tire Brighton Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths

March 19, 2018

There's a lot of auto advice in Michigan right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to ... More