Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Grand Rapids
January 30, 2022
Many Grand Rapids drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Grand Rapids recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you... More
Grand Rapids Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?
January 23, 2022
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Grand Rapids, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the crank... More
A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Grand Rapids
January 16, 2022
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Don't Neglect Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)
January 9, 2022
If you've ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly inflated, in good shape and easy to get to. Problem is many of us don't even give our spare tire (if we even have one) a second thought. If you have an SUV or truck with a spare, it may be mounted o... More
Losing Your Spark (Spark Plug Replacement)
January 2, 2022
When's the last time you thought about spark plugs? You probably don't remember. That's because spark plugs usually last a long time and don't need much attention. But they don't last forever, and when they start going bad, they'll send you a few clues. Vehicle is hard to start. Fuel economy ... More
Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)
January 1, 2022
When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt system had to produce 15,000-25,000 volts t... More