Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires

January 27, 2019

Shelby Township drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel i... More

The Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil

January 20, 2019

Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More

Transmission Service at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips in Shelby Township

January 13, 2019

Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Shelby Township drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Michigan to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. B... More

Don't Stack the Mat

January 6, 2019

In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More

PCV Valve: What Is It?

January 1, 2019

Most Shelby Township drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in yo... More