The ServicePro Quick Lube Guide to Custom Wheels
November 1, 2026
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Sault Sainte Marie drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught the... More
A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
October 25, 2026
Welcome to the world of infrequently-used parking brakes. Yes, they do stick for several reasons. It's common for components to corrode and get locked up. Sometimes if you have applied it extra hard, it can jam. Could be a rusty cable, or it could be a spring that doesn't return the brake to i... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Sault Sainte Marie
October 23, 2026
Sault Sainte Marie drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Sault Sainte Marie area, but it do... More
How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)
October 11, 2026
Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much attention to them. But they DO wear out, and worn tires can contribute to skidding in bad weather, not... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With ServicePro Quick Lube
October 4, 2026
Many Sault Sainte Marie drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Sault Sainte Marie area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Sault Saint... More
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
September 27, 2026
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rain. And how it does all those things is pretty cool. First, just like any weather station, a vehicle h... More
Battery Basics for Sault Sainte Marie
September 20, 2026
It's important for Sault Sainte Marie drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold MI weather. Most Sault Sainte Marie area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehi... More
Automotive Tips from ServicePro Quick Lube: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
September 13, 2026
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Sault Sainte Marie drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near... More
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at ServicePro Quick Lube
September 6, 2026
Today in the ServicePro Quick Lube auto care blog, we're going to talk to Sault Sainte Marie drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for ServicePro Quick Lube customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Sault Sainte Marie
August 30, 2026
As Sault Sainte Marie consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in MI, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of o... More