Sterling Car Care

Breathe Easier (Cabin Air Filter)

When you get in your vehicle, how does it smell? If it's not so nice, it may be time to have your cabin air filter changed. It's not the same one that filters out the air used in the engine. Th...

Published on: Apr 13, 2025

Tracking True in STERLING HEIGHTS: Wheel Alignment

At Sterling Car Care, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Sterling Car Care alignment service, your vehicle is put on an align...

Published on: Apr 06, 2025

Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)

When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s...

Published on: Mar 30, 2025

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)

You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accelerating and changing gears. You know it's not the surface...

Published on: Mar 23, 2025

Let Sterling Car Care Help You Extend the Life of Your Car

If you haven't shopped in the STERLING HEIGHTS area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider th...

Published on: Mar 16, 2025

Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)

When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've ...

Published on: Mar 09, 2025

The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)

If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil. Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...

Published on: Mar 02, 2025

That Vexing Vapor Venting (Vapor Coming out of Vents)

You may have noticed sometimes on a hot and humid day, vapor will come out of your vehicle's vents when you have the air conditioning on. Is that something to be concerned about? Well, it depend...

Published on: Feb 23, 2025