How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Shelby Township
May 19, 2019
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Shelby Township can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us ... More
Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Fuel Saving Tip for Shelby Township: Check Engine Light
March 17, 2019
Here's a question for Shelby Township, Michigan : 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 idea.) Many ... More
Introduction to Diesels for Shelby Township, Michigan
February 24, 2019
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Shelby Township, Michigan, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Michigan are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Eu... More
Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Shelby Township Drivers
November 25, 2018
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Shelby Township auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in i... More
Fuel Injection Basics for Shelby Township
May 21, 2018
All modern Shelby Township vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Shelby Township drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and bu... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Shelby Township Tune Up
October 3, 2017
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips
August 1, 2017
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips for a check up.In today's Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Shelby Township residents ... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Shelby Township
April 16, 2017
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Shelby Township area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Shelby T... More
Fuel Filter Service in Shelby Township, Michigan
April 2, 2017
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Shelby Township
November 23, 2016
With high fuel prices in Shelby Township, Michigan, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physic... More