Sniffing Out a Problem
May 26, 2019
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Walled Lake: Making a Battery Last Longer
May 5, 2019
One thing all Walled Lake drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Walled Lake can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted like... More
Michigan: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
February 17, 2019
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 ... More
A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Walled Lake
October 28, 2018
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... 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
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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Walled Lake: Battery Testing
September 28, 2017
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Walled Lake when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Walled Lake drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. Bu... More
Tuffy Walled Lake Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
September 3, 2017
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Walled Lake residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
January 22, 2017
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Walled Lake residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology a... More
Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Walled Lake Today
November 29, 2016
Hello Walled Lake drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Walled Lake, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process contin... More