Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
January 2, 2022
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
January 1, 2022
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Clinton Township, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as yo... More
Tracking True in Clinton Township: Wheel Alignment
December 26, 2021
At Tuffy Clinton Township, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Clinton Township alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. The... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
December 19, 2021
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
December 12, 2021
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)
December 5, 2021
If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More
Water Pump
November 28, 2021
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
The Tuffy Clinton Township Guide to Tire Specs
November 21, 2021
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Clinton Township service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and ... More
Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)
November 14, 2021
Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, wires, rotors, caps, distributor points, fuel and air filters changed periodically. There were mechanical adjustments of a vehicle's timing, dwell, spark gap and idle mixture, too. Unless you like to ... More
Battery Replacement at Tuffy Clinton Township in Clinton Township
November 7, 2021
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Clinton Township. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Clinton Township runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Clinton Township are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detec... More