How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips

June 30, 2022

Today in the Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips auto care blog, we're going to talk to Shelby Township drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips customers. For example, recently four of the world's l... More

The Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis

June 29, 2022

Modern Shelby Township vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minut... More

Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Shelby Township

June 28, 2022

Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Shelby Township, Michigan, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at T... More

Shelby Township Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules

June 27, 2022

Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Shelby Township drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Shelby Township drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:A... More

Your Well Trained Technician at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips

June 26, 2022

When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in Shelby Township, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.If you've ever checked into some of th... More

Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)

June 26, 2022

If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it. Mobil's oil was different from conventional motor oil because it was first broken down to its basic molecules. Then, Mobil removed additional imp... More

Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

June 19, 2022

If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents. There are many things that can cause a vehicle to give off a gasoline odor. One of the easi... More

Wired! (Battery Cable Service)

June 12, 2022

Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More

Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

June 5, 2022

The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems are under extra stress in hot weather, so here are a few to make sure are getting the care and maintenance they need. It makes sense that the cooling system is one to make sure is in top shape. Vehicl... More