Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Kentwood
August 16, 2017
Every Kentwood car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So ... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Kentwood
May 30, 2017
There's a segment of the Kentwood area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilome... More
Budget for Maintenance in Kentwood
March 12, 2017
Sometimes busy Kentwood residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Michigan in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE)
February 26, 2017
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night... More
Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
January 17, 2017
Michigan service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Kentwood drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) fuel system cleanin... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE)
December 27, 2016
Many Kentwood car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air fi... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE)
November 20, 2016
Good vehicle care for us Kentwood residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required differe... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE)
July 12, 2016
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Kentwood people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Kentwood motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commu... More
The Importance of Kentwood Drivers Following Service Intervals
June 13, 2016
Today in our Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Kentwood with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about lau... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Kentwood?
June 5, 2016
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Kentwood?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Michigan approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New... More