Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Walled Lake
February 29, 2016
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More
Below 45 Degrees in Walled Lake: Consider Winter Tires
February 29, 2016
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Walled Lake drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Michigan drivers ran out... More
The Tuffy Walled Lake Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
February 28, 2016
Modern Walled Lake vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute t... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Walled Lake: Signs of an Alignment Problem
February 27, 2016
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. Walled Lake drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. ... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Walled Lake for Better Performance
February 26, 2016
Hi Walled Lake residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in th... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Walled Lake
February 26, 2016
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Walled Lake people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Walled Lake motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good ... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Walled Lake
February 25, 2016
Most people in the Walled Lake area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards.... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Walled Lake Tune Up
February 24, 2016
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More
Fuel Injector Cleaning At Tuffy Walled Lake
February 18, 2016
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your SUV engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every sing... More
Tuffy Walled Lake Car Care News and Information: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
February 10, 2016
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Walled Lake drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulders... More