10 Things That Are Lowering Your Fuel Economy
November 23, 2025
Regardless of whatever current gas prices may be, if you could use less gas, wouldnt you? Well, here are 10 things that are robbing you of better fuel economy that you can change for the better: Not enough air in your tires. Underinflated tires have a smaller rolling diameter and more res... More
Mileage Headed Downhill? (What Causes Bad Fuel Economy?)
November 16, 2025
Name someone you know who enjoys spending a lot of money on gasoline. Yeah, me neither. Thats because it costs quite a bit to keep fueling your vehicle. One way to save money on gas is to get good fuel economy, and most of todays vehicles are designed to maximize your mileage. But you might f... More
Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) Really Save Gas?
April 7, 2024
Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Kentwood drivers don't always extend those... More
Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
November 19, 2023
You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's acceleration isn't what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle's fuel and... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
July 30, 2022
Most Kentwood drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Michigan folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Kentwood drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something m... More
Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)
February 6, 2022
If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... More
Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)
August 1, 2021
You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house. But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it. It goes into things like insurance, repairs and fuel. One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel if yo... More
Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) in Kentwood
July 25, 2021
With Kentwood gas prices being what they are, many of us in Michigan are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Kentwood area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in Mic... More
Wasteful Thinking
June 14, 2020
With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More
Fuel for Thought
May 15, 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... More