Automotive Tips from Tuffy Grand Rapids: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced

June 27, 2016

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Grand Rapids drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more ... More

Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Grand Rapids for Better Performance

June 21, 2016

Hi Grand Rapids residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in t... More

Power Steering Service at Tuffy Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids

June 12, 2016

Many Grand Rapids drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the inte... More

On Board Diagnostics for Your vehicle

June 8, 2016

Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Grand Rapids, Michigan , who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what's involved and what the benefits are. They really want to understand the value of diag... More