Mileage Headed Downhill? (What Causes Bad Fuel Economy?)
November 23, 2025
Name someone you know who enjoys spending a lot of money on gasoline. Yeah, me neither. Thats because it costs quite a bit to keep fueling your vehicle. One way to save money on gas is to get good fuel economy, and most of todays vehicles are designed to maximize your mileage. But you might f... More
10 Things That Are Lowering Your Fuel Economy
November 2, 2025
Regardless of whatever current gas prices may be, if you could use less gas, wouldnt you? Well, here are 10 things that are robbing you of better fuel economy that you can change for the better: Not enough air in your tires. Underinflated tires have a smaller rolling diameter and more res... More
Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)
April 7, 2024
You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house. But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it. It goes into things like insurance, repairs and fuel. One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel if yo... More
Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
April 2, 2023
You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's acceleration isn't what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle's fuel and... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
September 3, 2022
Most Grand Rapids drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Michigan folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Grand Rapids drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there som... More
Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)
June 5, 2022
If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... 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
Hey Grand Rapids Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
May 26, 2019
Higher Grand Rapids fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Grand Rapids drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of... More
Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids
March 31, 2019
With Grand Rapids gas prices being what they are, many of us in Michigan are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Grand Rapids area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fue... More
Fuel for Thought
January 2, 2019
If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More