Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) : Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
March 31, 2015
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your SUV engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Lets go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Michigan freeways, twenty pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a ... More
Tire Maintenance In East Grand Rapids
March 25, 2015
With the recent focus in East Grand Rapids on improving MPG, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure. Kentwood drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving ga... More
Below 45 Degrees in Kentwood: Consider Winter Tires
March 19, 2015
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Kentwood drivers couldnt wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Michigan car o... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
March 13, 2015
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days Michigan folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - ... More
Why is My Check Engine Light On?
March 4, 2015
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Kentwood car owners and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us Kentwood motorists. Lets get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your check engine light is flashing, th... More