Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) Fuel Saving Tip for Kentwood: Check Engine Light
June 20, 2016
Here's a question for Kentwood, Michigan : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many condit... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Kentwood
May 23, 2016
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Kentwood area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Kentwood diesel... More
The Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
May 15, 2016
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Kentwood area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Kentwood can conserve... More
Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Kentwood Drivers
February 29, 2016
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 vehicle engine.Kentwood auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; they... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Kentwood
February 28, 2016
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Kentwood, Michigan , but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Kentwood streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just suck... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Kentwood Tune Up
February 27, 2016
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More
Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in Kentwood, Michigan
February 25, 2016
If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Kentwood, Michigan .Unless they drive a vintage car, Kentwood auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has a... More
Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine In Kentwood, Michigan
December 2, 2015
If the fuel system in your SUV is dirty, you will be hurting your fuel economy and losing performance as you drive around Kentwood, Michigan . Unless they drive a vintage car, Kentwood drivers have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your SUV own... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Kentwood Tune Up
November 25, 2015
Have you ever gone to Grand Rapids to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Kentwood
November 18, 2015
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Kentwood Michigan , but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Kentwood streets. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy. The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal'. Hard accele... More