The Edible Engine

June 30, 2019

You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... More

To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.

June 23, 2019

No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More

Smooth Shifting in Grand Rapids, Michigan : Transmission Service

June 16, 2019

So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Grand Rapids

June 9, 2019

Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Grand Rapids area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to... More

Good Service at Tuffy Grand Rapids Equals Good Fuel Economy in Grand Rapids

June 2, 2019

Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Grand Rapids drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Michigan , but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through pr... More