The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)
June 13, 2021
Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or garage? It may have been something as simple as water left from air conditioning condensation. But then again, it could be a sign that there's trouble brewing in one of your vehicle's systems. You can ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Clinton Township: Signs of an Alignment Problem
June 6, 2021
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Clinton Township drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other obj... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Clinton Township
May 30, 2021
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
Timing Belt
May 23, 2021
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Clinton Township: Wiper Blade Options
May 16, 2021
Wiper blades are critically important to Clinton Township drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Clinton Township drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came w... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Clinton Township
May 9, 2021
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Clinton Township, Michigan, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Clinton Township streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceler... More
What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)
May 2, 2021
You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Clinton Township in Clinton Township
April 25, 2021
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Clinton Township road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the wate... More
The Truth about Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation)
April 18, 2021
Most light vehicles (under 10,000 pounds/4,500 kg) in North America sold from 2008 model year on have a feature that many people are confused about. It's the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You may have some experience with it yourself if you own a newer vehicle. Vehicles with TPMS hav... More
Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)
April 11, 2021
You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail well, let's just way that there can be some major engine damage. So obviously, we want our timing belts and chains to be in tip-top shape. One part t... More