Keeping Your Engine Cool in Walled Lake, Michigan
August 5, 2018
The cooling system keeps Michigan vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Walled Lake. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Walled Lake drivers assoc... More
Speak Up: Talking with Your Tuffy Walled Lake Service Advisor
July 30, 2018
About 80% of the vehicles on Walled Lake roads today are behind on their preventive maintenance schedules. That translates to about 160 million vehicles in the United States that aren't performing as well as they could be - thousands right here in Michigan. Some of the maintenance issues are mino... More
Things Aren't Always What They Seem
July 22, 2018
If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in Michigan was heading to work on a hot July day and not... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Walled Lake: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
July 15, 2018
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Walled Lake drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more e... More
Tuffy Walled Lake Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
July 8, 2018
Today's Tuffy Walled Lake post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Tuffy Walled Lake service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fl... More
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Walled Lake: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Walled Lake
July 4, 2018
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Walled Lake drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Walled ... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Walled Lake
June 24, 2018
Anyone who drives a car in Walled Lake knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! ... More
Tuffy Walled Lake Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Walled Lake
June 19, 2018
Let's talk about something critical for all Walled Lake drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keep... More
Tuffy Walled Lake Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
June 14, 2018
Hello Michigan! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Walled Lake in Walled Lake
June 6, 2018
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More