Tuffy Grand Rapids Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
June 27, 2018
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Grand Rapids Exhaust and Emissions Service
June 17, 2018
Many Grand Rapids residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Tuffy Grand Rapids is really a lot more comprehensive these days.For exa... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Grand Rapids: Timing Belt Overview
June 14, 2018
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Grand Rapids. The timing belts important ... More
Keep Your Cool in Grand Rapids
June 5, 2018
Grand Rapids drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there t... More