Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
November 4, 2018
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Kentwood Car Owners
October 28, 2018
A generation ago, Kentwood drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Kentwood shop every year or two for repairs se... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) in Kentwood
October 14, 2018
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
New School: Automotive Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) Technician Training
September 9, 2018
Kentwood consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have m... More
Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) and the Maintenance Mindset
June 14, 2018
When it comes to their vehicles, some Kentwood residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Kentwood drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but ju... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
April 24, 2018
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Kentwood car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Kentwood, Michigan , folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering a... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE)
December 17, 2017
Most Kentwood folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Kentwood market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have b... More
Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE): Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
December 10, 2017
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Kentwood streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas th... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Kentwood, Michigan
November 13, 2017
Myths passed around our Kentwood, Michigan community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decede... More
The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Kentwood Drivers
October 10, 2017
People in Kentwood have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 1... More