Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Grand Rapids (Fuller Ave)
March 10, 2024
These days many people in the Grand Rapids area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service mai... More
Tuffy Grand Rapids (Fuller Ave) and the Maintenance Mindset
February 18, 2024
When it comes to their vehicles, some Grand Rapids residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Grand Rapids drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenanc... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
January 1, 2024
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Grand Rapids
December 31, 2023
There's a segment of the Grand Rapids area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 ki... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Grand Rapids (Fuller Ave)
November 12, 2023
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the MI news. Grand Rapids people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Grand Rapids motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good comm... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Grand Rapids, MI
September 17, 2023
Myths passed around our Grand Rapids, MI community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents... More
Grand Rapids Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
August 6, 2023
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Grand Rapids drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Grand Rapids drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are mos... More
Relax When the Wind Blows in MI: Winter Car Prep for Grand Rapids Drivers
June 4, 2023
When autumn comes around in Grand Rapids, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Grand Rapids drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for G... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
April 2, 2023
If you've ever been driving around Grand Rapids and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your fie... More
Keep Your Grand Rapids Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
March 29, 2023
Hey Grand Rapids - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very... More