A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
September 18, 2022
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
Kentwood Customer Detective Work
September 17, 2022
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challeng... More
Kentwood, Michigan Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
September 16, 2022
When winter approaches in Michigan , Kentwood residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Michigan winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Kentwood residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need you... More
Keep Your Cool in Kentwood
September 15, 2022
Kentwood drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the c... More
Differential Service in Kentwood, Michigan - What You Need to Know
September 14, 2022
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Kentwood, Michigan , you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differenti... More
Suspension Service at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) in Kentwood
September 13, 2022
During an inspection at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) in Kentwood, your friendly and knowledgeable automotive service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts. Here's a quick rundown of suspension system components: There are the springs which hold the weight of your vehicle. ... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Kentwood
September 12, 2022
One Kentwood automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Kentwood, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and tr... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) in Kentwood
September 11, 2022
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Kentwood road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump -... More
Oil Times are a-Changin' (Oil Change Synthetic)
September 11, 2022
When it comes to oil changes, things are really changing. Most newer vehicles require synthetic oil, and while it costs more than conventional oil, it doesn't need to be changed as often. When conventional oil was the only game in town, you changed your oil every 3,000 miles/5,000 km. But as tec... More
Service Center Standard and Procedures
September 10, 2022
All Michigan pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Kentwood auto... More