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Tuffy Clinton Township Automotive Tips: Alternator

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 cour...

May 04, 2025

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Inspection

I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)

Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all...

Apr 27, 2025 Read

Cabin Air Filter

Losing Your Cool (Why is My Air Conditioning System Not Working?)

When you turn on the air conditioning in your vehicle, you expect cool air to come out of the ven...

Apr 20, 2025 Read

Winter Prep

Prepare Your Windshield for Winter (Wiper Blades and Fluid for Freezing Temperatures)

Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For ex...

Apr 13, 2025 Read

Fluids

The Tuffy Clinton Township Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle

The automotive professionals at Tuffy Clinton Township would like to give Clinton Township driver...

Apr 06, 2025 Read

Timing Belt

Timing is Everything (Timing Belt)

Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle every time you take ...

Mar 30, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)

Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air...

Mar 23, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)

You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in...

Mar 16, 2025 Read

Oil Change

Oil's Well That Ends Well (Oil Change Grades and Weight)

Changing your oil regularly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle r...

Mar 09, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

Steering You Right (Tie Rod End Replacement)

For drivers, S stands for safety. And there are three other words that start with S that are all...

Mar 02, 2025 Read