A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
December 4, 2022
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
Fuel Injectors
November 25, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Shelby Township with a carburetor rolled out of the Michigan dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Shelby Township, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engi... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
November 3, 2022
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light
October 23, 2022
Here's a question for Shelby Township, Michigan drivers: How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good... More
Diesel Maintenance for Michigan
October 20, 2022
At Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Michigan friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have ... More
How Do You Save Gas in Shelby Township, Michigan?
October 16, 2022
No one in Shelby Township, Michigan, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Michigan fuel prices, however, have spurred Shelby Township drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during time... More
Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
October 9, 2022
Shelby Township residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and prem... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Shelby Township
September 29, 2022
Shelby Township drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Shelby Township area, but it does add... More
Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
September 22, 2022
Most Shelby Township auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Shelby Township drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Shelby Car Care T... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips
September 19, 2022
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More