A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
October 31, 2021
We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More
The Right Oil for the Season (Engine Oil Viscosity)
October 24, 2021
As the temperatures plunge, certain types of engine oil may not flow as easily as they did when it was warmer. Makes sense, doesn't it? Just like molasses gets thicker as the temperature goes down, engine oil does the same thing. So, maybe you're wondering if you have to change your oil as the s... More
Don't Start with That (Bad Starter Motor)
October 17, 2021
We've all heard that expression, "That's a non starter." When it comes to your vehicle, that's not music to a driver's ears. That sickening sound when you start the ignition and instead of hearing the engine crank, you hear it slowly turn over and your dash lights go dim. There can be many reaso... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
October 10, 2021
Why are wheel bearings for Clinton Township vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Clinton Township post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Clinton Tow... More
Tuffy Clinton Township Automotive Tips: Alternator
October 3, 2021
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the p... More
It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)
September 26, 2021
If someone told you there was a fairly inexpensive way to improve your vehicle's handling, fuel economy and extend the life of your tires, you'd probably ask, "What do I have to do?" The answer is to rotate your tires. But you have to do it regularly. A lot of drivers think skipping tire rotatio... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Clinton Township: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
September 19, 2021
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Clinton Township. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Clinton Township drivers that visit Tuffy Clinton Township... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
September 12, 2021
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More
The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)
September 5, 2021
There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More
The Right Stuff (Choosing Replacement Parts)
August 29, 2021
Let's face it. Vehicles are complicated machines, each having thousands of parts. And since they're subjected to heat, cold, vibrations, bumps and much more, these parts wear out and need to be replaced. When your service advisor says you need a new part, you may have many options. Let's say ... More