Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) for Better Performance
January 7, 2018
Hi Kentwood residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the e... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Kentwood
October 3, 2017
Kentwood drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Kentwood area, but it does add quite a bit t... More
Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE): Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
June 6, 2017
Most Kentwood auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE), we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Kentwood drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave ... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Kentwood Motorists
May 21, 2017
Kentwood residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the ... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
April 17, 2017
Hello Kentwood resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your en... More
Fuel Filter Service in Kentwood, Michigan
April 4, 2017
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
March 26, 2017
Kentwood residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE)
March 20, 2017
Many Kentwood drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happ... More
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Kentwood Drivers
March 5, 2017
Hello, Kentwood residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Kentwood auto owners don't need to filter their f... More
Direct Fuel Injection Update from Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE)
February 5, 2017
For those of you in Kentwood, Michigan who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes a... More