Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
May 30, 2016
Why are wheel bearings for Grand Rapids vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Grand Rapids post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Grand Rapids, Michi... More
Hey Grand Rapids Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
May 23, 2016
Nowadays, Grand Rapids drivers are paying more at Michigan gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Michigan drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping thei... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
May 15, 2016
Most Grand Rapids drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your ... More
Super Slick at Tuffy Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids: Synthetic Oil
May 8, 2016
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Grand Rapids: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades
May 2, 2016
There are several important factors that go into how often Grand Rapids drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether its a lot of bugs and road grime from Michigan ... More