How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Walled Lake
May 1, 2018
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Walled Lake can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
April 9, 2018
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Michigan Driving
February 11, 2018
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Walled Lake knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Walled Lake area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compar... More
To Save Gas Around Walled Lake: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
November 1, 2017
One topic that hits the news in Michigan on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Michigan drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Walled Lake who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel econom... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Walled Lake
October 3, 2017
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Walled Lake area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Walled Lake ... More
Fuel Injector Cleaning at Tuffy Walled Lake
August 20, 2017
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle 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 single fuel-i... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Walled Lake
June 12, 2017
Walled Lake drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Walled Lake area, but it does add quite a... More
Diesel Maintenance for Michigan
June 4, 2017
At Tuffy Walled Lake we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Michigan friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been... More
Tuffy Walled Lake: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
April 9, 2017
Most Walled Lake auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Walled Lake, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Walled Lake drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Walled Lake article, we're focusin... More
Fuel Filter Service in Walled Lake, Michigan
January 15, 2017
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More