Engine Hydration for Shelby Township Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
November 24, 2019
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
November 17, 2019
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips
November 10, 2019
Hello Shelby Township! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Michigan vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States governm... More
The Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Guide to Servicing Your Differential
November 3, 2019
Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for Shelby Township drivers. A lot of us in Shelby Township don't know what a differential is or wha... More