MaintenanceNew School: Automotive Spartan Tire Brighton Technician TrainingBrighton consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have m... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 28, 2022 Trickle Down TechnologyRecently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 12, 2021 Serpentine Belt Service at Spartan Tire Brighton in BrightonIf you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 05, 2021 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 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 Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Spartan Tire BrightonA while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Brighton people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate.A lot of Brighton motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commut... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 08, 2020 Change Your Engine Air Filter at Spartan Tire BrightonMany Brighton car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air fi... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 01, 2020 Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Spartan Tire BrightonBecause 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Spartan Tire Brighton article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Brighton... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 31, 2020 Severe Service RequirementsA lot of Brighton drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of aut... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 18, 2020 Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Spartan Tire BrightonThese days many people in the Brighton area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service mainten... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 13, 2020 |
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