Give me a Brake (Light)!
August 28, 2022
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Watching Your Check Engine Light
August 27, 2022
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Walled Lake, Michigan, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Walled Lake area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fa... More
Maintenance Free Myth
August 26, 2022
Sometimes we hear Walled Lake drivers say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. Al... More
Saving Lives in Walled Lake with Tire Pressure
August 25, 2022
All new passenger vehicles on our Walled Lake, Michigan, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is tha... More
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Walled Lake
August 24, 2022
We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Walled Lake automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately,... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Walled Lake in Walled Lake
August 23, 2022
Warm weather or cold, Walled Lake drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Walled Lake people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Walled Lake, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air ... More
Walled Lake Exhaust and Emissions Service
August 22, 2022
Many Walled Lake residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Tuffy Walled Lake is really a lot more comprehensive these days.For examp... More
Smart Walled Lake Drivers Protect Against Overheating
August 21, 2022
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Walled Lake drive... More
A Bright Idea
August 21, 2022
You've probably noticed how much easier it is to see when you're driving in the daytime as opposed to at night. It's one of the main reasons about half of all fatal vehicle accidents happen when it's dark. That's why it's important that your vehicle's headlights are in top condition and working t... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Walled Lake in Walled Lake for Better Performance
August 20, 2022
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 the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More