Exhaust Service at Tuffy Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids
September 30, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Grand Rapids residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Grand Rapids is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control co... More
Fuel Injectors
September 29, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Grand Rapids with a carburetor rolled out of the Michigan dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Grand Rapids, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Y... More
PCV Valve Replacement
September 28, 2022
Hello Grand Rapids, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil... More
Severe Service Requirements
September 27, 2022
A lot of Grand Rapids drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of... More
Winter Tires
September 26, 2022
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Grand Rapids driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Michigan , winter tires differed from highway tires only ... More
Check Your Shocks and Struts at Tuffy Grand Rapids
September 25, 2022
Today we're talking to Grand Rapids drivers about shocks and struts. They're so easy for Michigan folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road so they're very important.Without shocks, your wh... More
I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)
September 25, 2022
So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, "I need one of those. I'll be able to go anywhere without any w... More
Is Your Grand Rapids Driving Severe?
September 24, 2022
People near Grand Rapids, Michigan , often ask Tuffy Grand Rapids how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Grand Rapids, Michigan , service advisor at Tuffy Grand Rapids look up your vehicle in a service data... More
Make Your Battery Last
September 23, 2022
Today's report from Tuffy Grand Rapids is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Grand Rapids ve... More
The Tuffy Grand Rapids Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
September 22, 2022
Modern Grand Rapids vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute ... More