That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
July 21, 2024
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
Keep Your Cool in Clinton Township: Air Conditioning Services
July 14, 2024
Most Clinton Township drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Clinton Township vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during MI winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually remove... More
Winter Watch List (Winter Maintenance Items)
July 7, 2024
Don't love winter weather? Here's a list of four things you need to keep a watch on during the winter months. Let's start with coolant levels. Coolant is as important in cold weather as it is in hot weather. Think of the term "anti-freeze." Your coolant needs to be adjusted for climate and temp... More
To Fix or Not To Fix (Tire Repair)
June 30, 2024
You know that sinking feeling when you realize one of your tires has a problem. It may be making an odd noise or behaving oddly when you're driving. You may hit a pothole or curb and one suddenly goes flat. Or you may head back to your vehicle and discover it has one tire deflated without a cl... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Clinton Township: Air Conditioning Inspection
June 23, 2024
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 Clinton Township require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Al... More
Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Clinton Township in Clinton Township
June 16, 2024
With Clinton Township gas prices being what they are, many of us in MI are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Clinton Township area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fu... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
June 9, 2024
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Clinton Township: Brake Noise
June 2, 2024
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Clinton Township. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad... More
Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Tuffy Clinton Township
May 26, 2024
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Clinton Township use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Tuffy ... More
Let?s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)
May 19, 2024
If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting. When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually. But that wonderful self-shifting transmission, referred to these days as simply an automatic, changed everything. Automa... More