Automotive Repair
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Routine Maintenance for Your Suspension
The steering and suspension systems are key safety-related systems that largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Have these systems checked regularly, at least once a year, and usually with a wheel alignment.
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Take a break and let's look at your brakes
Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops like it should.
Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. Our team is equipped to make sure all of those parts are in working order, so you can be safe on the road ahead.
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The Ins and Outs of Your Transmission
Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.
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Time to Replace Your Diesel Engine? Let's Explore Your Options
Whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck, there are a variety of options out there for a replacement engine. Depending on your truck's worth, it may depend on the type of engine and the amount of money you want to put into it. You can purchase a used, rebuilt, remanufactured, or even new diesel engine to replace your old. At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we’re here to help you choose the right one.
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Used Engines and Transmissions - Are They Worth the Risk?
Nobody wants to put an engine or transmission in their car. However, when that time comes, it’s important to make an informed decision - here are some things to consider when installing a used engine or transmission, from Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN.
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Warning - Your Transmission May Be Failing
At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Here’s what to look out for, from Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN.
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What Does a Ball Joint Do?
At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, we know you’re busy. We also know that while there are certain issues with your car, truck, or SUV you can ignore for a while, some of them shouldn’t wait. While serious issues are often obvious, sometimes they aren’t - ball joints are one such case.
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What does the PCV System do & why is it important to you?
On modern vehicles, the PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation System) is essential to ensuring your car or truck is ready to go when you are and remains a long-lasting, reliable vehicle. It’s much more than just emissions control - your PCV system serves multiple purposes and is quite interesting! How does it work, and what are those purposes? Here at Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we have those answers for you!
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What Makes Up a Transmission - Hydraulic Components
Hydraulic power has a lot to do with how your transmission operates. There are some basic hydraulic components that keep your transmission running smoothly.
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When Was The Last Time You Got Your Oil Changed?
At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we do our best to keep you on the road. A huge part of being able to do that is proper vehicle maintenance; when was the last time you changed your oil?
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Why do I Need a Heavy Duty Torque Converter?
If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we can help with that.
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