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Michigan: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?Michigan residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... Read More Posted in Fluids on February 17, 2019 Tuffy Walled Lake Fuel Saving Tip for Walled Lake: Check Engine LightHere's a question for Walled Lake, Michigan : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on February 10, 2019 Don't Be FuelishIf you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on February 03, 2019 Wishy-Washy in Walled LakePerhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers and no fluid comes out. Now you're blinded even more. What can you do? The best thing is to make su... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 27, 2019 Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Tuffy Walled LakeHello Walled Lake . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Walled Lake drivers?First of all, t... Read More Posted in Transmission on January 20, 2019 Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a... Read More Posted in Transmission on January 14, 2019 Gas Savings in Walled Lake: Sharpen Your PencilHigh gas prices in Walled Lake increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Walled Lake vehicle owners to skimp in other areas – li... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 06, 2019 Wasteful ThinkingWith the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on January 02, 2019 Fuel Injection Basics for Walled LakeAll modern Walled Lake vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Walled Lake drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right time—to be mixed with air and ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 31, 2018 Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Tuffy Walled LakeThe function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Walled Lake use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Tu... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 24, 2018 |
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