Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)
July 26, 2020
So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... More
The Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
July 19, 2020
The team at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) in Kentwood, and Michigan car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Kentwood drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel... More
Breathe Deep in Kentwood With a New Cabin Air Filter
July 12, 2020
Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Kentwood auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner's manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around 12,000 to 15,000 miles (19,000 to 2... More
Power Steering Service in Kentwood
July 5, 2020
Most Kentwood drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steer... More