Winter Tires

July 17, 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 Clinton Township 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 on... More

Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)

July 17, 2022

When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair. Experts say wha... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Clinton Township Vehicle

July 16, 2022

If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Clinton Township area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you... More

Tire Replacement: What Clinton Township Drivers Need to Know

July 15, 2022

Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More

Tire Maintenance in Clinton Township

July 14, 2022

With the recent focus in the Clinton Township area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Clinton Township drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition t... More

Hitting The Brakes In Clinton Township

July 13, 2022

Hello Clinton Township, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truc... More

It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Clinton Township

July 12, 2022

There are a lot of things in life that Clinton Township residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Clinton Township dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once ... More

E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Tuffy Clinton Township

July 11, 2022

Today at Tuffy Clinton Township we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Clinton Township area. Some newer vehicle models ... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Clinton Township Tune Up

July 10, 2022

Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More

Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)

July 10, 2022

You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving. While new electronic devices are helping drivers be ... More