The Tuffy Clinton Township Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis

July 9, 2022

Modern Clinton Township vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minu... More

Automotive Detective Work in Clinton Township

August 27, 2018

There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Clinton Township. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms ... More

What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Clinton Township

August 19, 2018

Okay. You went to your local Clinton Township car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Clinton Township service center, but on the way, the C... More

Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Clinton Township in Clinton Township

February 20, 2017

When we Clinton Township residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is fo... More

On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine

September 7, 2016

Starting in 1996, Tuffy Clinton Township service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a comp... More

The Tuffy Clinton Township Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis

July 15, 2015

Modern Clinton Township vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a m... More