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Breathe Deep With Your Cabin Air FilterBad air quality while you're driving around Walled Lake is nothing to sneeze at. But seriously, more and more vehicles these days come equipped with a cabin air filter. Since they're fairly new on the scene, a lot of folks don't know about them yet.These filters clean the air in the pas... Read More Posted in Suspension on October 14, 2018 Don't Stack the MatIn the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on October 08, 2018 Engine Hydration for Walled Lake Drivers: Role of Your Water PumpThe cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... Read More Posted in Cooling System on September 30, 2018 Time for Differential Service at Tuffy Walled Lake?Hello Walled Lake - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So... Read More Posted in Drive Train on September 23, 2018 Good Service at Tuffy Walled Lake Equals Good Fuel Economy in Walled LakeWhether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Walled Lake drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Michigan, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through prev... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on September 17, 2018 What's up with Diesels in Walled Lake?Would you be surprised to learn that about half of the passenger cars in Europe have diesel engines? You might also be surprised to learn that most manufacturers produce a variety of diesel-fueled cars for purchase abroad.Diesel-fueled vehicles haven't been as popular in the North Ameri... Read More Posted in Diesel Maintenance on September 09, 2018 How Much is Enough for Walled Lake Auto Owners? Tire Tread DepthMost Walled Lake drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive mainten... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on September 03, 2018 Easy Miles – Do Walled Lake Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called “severe service” maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or mor... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on August 27, 2018 Cruisin' on Down Main StreetWhen automakers first came out with cruise control, it was a real luxury item. The older cruise controls used a mechanical vacuum system but it worked. Well, some of the time. Now days, cruise control is all electronic, thanks to computers. It's reliable and a real convenience on long trips. ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 19, 2018 Distracted DrivingWhen asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on August 12, 2018 |
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