Easy Miles ? Do Brighton Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
August 25, 2019
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Recommended Brighton Service Intervals
May 19, 2019
Everyone in Brighton, Michigan, knows we are advised to go to our Brighton dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Brighton residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells ... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
October 7, 2018
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Brighton)
September 30, 2018
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
Deciphering the Spartan Tire Brighton Menu Board
August 26, 2018
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Brighton, Michigan, service centers like Spartan Tire Brighton have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabet... More
Spartan Tire Brighton Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
June 4, 2017
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Michigan. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Brighton residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to th... More
Should Brighton Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
May 14, 2017
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Spartan Tire Brighton tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your trips aro... More
Hey Brighton Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
July 26, 2016
Nowadays, Brighton drivers are paying more at Michigan gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Michigan drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old ... More
Is Your Brighton Driving Severe?
June 20, 2016
People near Brighton, Michigan, often ask Spartan Tire Brighton how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Brighton, Michigan, service advisor at Spartan Tire Brighton look up your vehicle in a service database... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Spartan Tire Brighton
March 13, 2016
Most people in the Brighton area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. So... More