The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
July 17, 2022
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More
A New Battery in Shelby Township
July 14, 2022
Hello Shelby Township drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Shelby Township, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purcha... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
July 13, 2022
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Shelby Townshi... More
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
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
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
March 6, 2022
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
August 8, 2021
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
August 1, 2021
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
Procrastination Prevention in Shelby Township
August 2, 2020
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
July 5, 2020
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Shelby Township residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technolo... More