Gear Up: Transmission Service at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) in Kentwood
November 25, 2018
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Kentwood, Michigan
November 19, 2018
The median age for cars in the Kentwood, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Kentwood area, bring it into Tuffy Kentwood (Kalam... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE): Serpentine Belt System Wear
November 11, 2018
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Kentwood drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not compl... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
November 4, 2018
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More