Sparks Tire & Auto

Stop Right There!

Your vehicle’s brakes are only as good as its master cylinder. This part is truly is the heart of your braking system, because if it isn’t working the way it should, the rest of the ...

Published on: Oct 21, 2026

A Sensor that Makes Sense

There’s an electronic device in your vehicle you may not even know about: the oxygen sensor. Your vehicle probably has more than one of them, and these oxygen sensors help your vehicle bur...

Published on: Oct 21, 2026

Keeping Your Cool

Most vehicles on the road use an engine coolant to help get the heat out of the engine so it can run at the temperature it’s designed to. Coolant also prevents your engine from freezing in cold ...

Published on: Oct 11, 2026

Keep It Smooth: Chassis Lubrication

If you have a truck, SUV or older car, chances are your vehicle has grease chassis fittings that need regular maintenance. Having them lubricated can give you a smoother, quieter ride and preven...

Published on: Oct 04, 2026

Let's Clear the Air

So, back in the 1970s, automakers started equipping vehicles with a device that reduces harmful emissions before they even go out the tailpipe. They’re called catalytic converters, and whi...

Published on: Sep 27, 2026

Keeping your tires rotated regularly is one of the simplest yet most important maintenance services you can perform on your vehicle. It is where each tire is moved to a different position: front to ba...

Published on: Sep 20, 2026

Leaking Oil Isn’t Normal: When a Valve Cover Gasket Needs Replacing

Let’s say you discover a little oil leak in your vehicle and you think, “It’s small. It’s no big deal.” Remember that no oil leak is ever normal, and it might...

Published on: Sep 13, 2026

Helping Your Engine Breathe Easier

You may have heard someone tell you it’s time to replace your vehicle’s engine air filter and thought, “It’s OK. I’ll do it in a while.” While it’...

Published on: Sep 06, 2026