Tuffy Grand Rapids On Your Serpentine Belt
September 26, 2016
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Grand Rapids, Michigan , customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Grand Rapids: Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear
September 18, 2016
90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Grand Rapids drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace... More
Have You Checked Your Headlights?
September 14, 2016
Like everything in the Michigan automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Michigan drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility on Grand Rapids roads, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your periphera... More
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Grand Rapids Drivers
September 6, 2016
Grand Rapids residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs ai... More