Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
July 14, 2024
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
September 24, 2023
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
May 21, 2023
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
January 29, 2023
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Recommended Kentwood Service Intervals
August 24, 2022
Everyone in Kentwood, Michigan , knows we are advised to go to our Kentwood dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Kentwood residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells... More
Easy Miles ? Do Kentwood Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
August 17, 2022
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) Menu Board
December 1, 2019
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Kentwood, Michigan , service centers like Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list... More
Ask Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) About the Importance of Service Intervals
October 27, 2019
Today in our Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the l... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
September 29, 2019
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Should Kentwood Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
June 2, 2019
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of yo... More