The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), w...
Read More
Posted in Timing Belt
on July 03, 2018
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde...
Read More
Posted in Timing Belt
on June 26, 2018
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system:the radiatorthe radiator capthe hosesthe thermostatthe water pumpThe water pump's like t...
Read More
Posted in Cooling System
on June 18, 2018
When it comes to their vehicles, some Kentwood 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. Kentwood drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance...
Read More
Posted in Maintenance
on June 14, 2018
At Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) 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 diese...
Read More
Posted in Fuel System
on June 05, 2018
There are some things drivers should know about Kentwood car service and repair. First and foremost, Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) in Kentwood wants to build a trusting ...
Read More
Posted in Service Standards
on May 28, 2018
Tires do a lot of work for Kentwood drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Kentwood. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passen...
Read More
Posted in Tires and Wheels
on May 20, 2018
If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump.The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr...
Read More
Posted in Fuel Economy
on May 15, 2018
People near Kentwood, Michigan , often ask Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Kentwood, Michigan , service advisor at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) look up y...
Read More
Posted in Service Intervals
on May 08, 2018
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Michigan . So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Kentwood residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to t...
Read More
Posted in Service Intervals
on April 29, 2018
|