Exhaust Service at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) in Kentwood
September 30, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Kentwood residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission... More
Fuel Injectors
September 29, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Kentwood with a carburetor rolled out of the Michigan dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Kentwood, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engi... More
PCV Valve Replacement
September 28, 2022
Hello Kentwood, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil han... More
Severe Service Requirements
September 27, 2022
A lot of Kentwood drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of aut... More
Winter Tires
September 26, 2022
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Kentwood driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Michigan , winter tires differed from highway tires only in t... More
How Do You Save Gas in Kentwood, Michigan ?
September 25, 2022
No one in Kentwood, Michigan , likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Michigan fuel prices, however, have spurred Kentwood drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fu... More
Rubber Match (Tire Replacement)
September 25, 2022
A set of new tires isn't probably high on anyone's list of exciting purchases. But since your life is literally riding on them, it's probably a good idea to know when it's time for you to buy new ones. If you've been feeling your vehicle slipping more in wet weather or it takes a longer distance... More
Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
September 24, 2022
Welcome to the Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Kentwood conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the... More
Lease or Buy?
September 23, 2022
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Kentwood drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays d... More
Make Your Battery Last
September 22, 2022
Today's report from Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of ... More