Introduction to Diesels for Wyoming, Michigan
September 24, 2022
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Wyoming, Michigan , is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Michigan are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe h... More
PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Wyoming in Wyoming
September 23, 2022
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... More
Cooling System Components
September 22, 2022
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Wyoming auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Michigan .Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usu... More
Is Your Wyoming Driving Severe?
September 21, 2022
People near Wyoming, Michigan , often ask Tuffy Wyoming how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Wyoming, Michigan , service advisor at Tuffy Wyoming look up your vehicle in a service database. What you find ... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
September 20, 2022
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Wyoming, Michigan , the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Wyoming drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable... More
Tuffy Wyoming On Your Serpentine Belt
September 19, 2022
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Wyoming, 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. The... More
Timing Belt Replacement in Wyoming
September 18, 2022
Today we want to talk to Wyoming drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even though t... More
Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
September 18, 2022
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... More
Make Your Battery Last
September 17, 2022
Today's report from Tuffy Wyoming 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 Wyoming vehicle batt... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Wyoming, Michigan
September 16, 2022
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Wyoming, Michigan , will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Wyoming, Michigan , they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The... More