Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Clinton Township in Clinton Township

July 22, 2018

If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More

Tuffy Clinton Township Alternator Replacement Service in Clinton Township

July 15, 2018

Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Clinton Township is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and ... More

What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)

July 10, 2018

If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More

Tuffy Clinton Township Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles

July 4, 2018

Hello Michigan! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More