Transmission Service at Tuffy Walled Lake in Walled Lake

September 29, 2019

Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Walled Lake drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Michigan to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But p... More

Fuel for Thought

September 22, 2019

If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Walled Lake: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt

September 15, 2019

The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Walled Lake.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing... More

Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)

September 8, 2019

If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... More

It Is Time to Check Your Intervals

September 1, 2019

Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More