Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips
December 17, 2018
Good vehicle care for us Shelby Township residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required ... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips in Shelby Township
July 29, 2018
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
July 3, 2018
At Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips we've had a lot of Shelby Township customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Michigan. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And ... More
Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
April 17, 2018
Michigan service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Shelby Township drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips fuel system cleaning... More
The Importance of Shelby Township Drivers Following Service Intervals
April 2, 2018
Today in our Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Shelby Township with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about lau... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips
February 13, 2018
Many Shelby Township car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
January 22, 2018
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Shelby Township car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Shelby Township, Michigan, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive ... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Shelby Township Car Owners
July 24, 2017
A generation ago, Shelby Township drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Shelby Township shop every year or two ... More
Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
May 22, 2017
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Shelby Township streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips
March 7, 2017
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Shelby Township people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Shelby Township motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They'... More