The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
June 14, 2020
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Ask Tuffy Grand Rapids About the Importance of Service Intervals
June 7, 2020
Today in our Tuffy Grand Rapids blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, paying you... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Grand Rapids: Air Conditioning Inspection
May 31, 2020
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Grand Rapids require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also s... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
May 24, 2020
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Grand Rapids
May 17, 2020
Most people in the Grand Rapids area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards... More
Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Tuffy Grand Rapids
May 10, 2020
Hello Grand Rapids . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Grand Rapids drivers?First of all, the Chec... More
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
May 3, 2020
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Grand Rapids, Michigan
April 26, 2020
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Michigan environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Grand Rapids drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the ... More
Wishy-Washy in Grand Rapids
April 19, 2020
Perhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers and no fluid comes out. Now you're blinded even more. What can you do? The best thing is to make su... More
Watching Your Check Engine Light
April 12, 2020
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Grand Rapids, Michigan , carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Grand Rapids area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In... More