Clean Air for Your Engine: A New Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips
April 23, 2018
All of us in Shelby Township know we have to get the oil changed in our vehicles periodically. That's just part of good vehicle care. But when Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips technicians change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That's why they sometimes let you know that your air fi... 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
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips in Shelby Township
April 9, 2018
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Shelby Township drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasur... 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
Good Service at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Equals Good Fuel Economy in Shelby Township
March 26, 2018
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Shelby Township drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Michigan, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
March 18, 2018
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Shelby Township.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Ti... More
Power Steering Service in Shelby Township
March 13, 2018
Most Shelby Township drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the powe... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips: Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear
March 6, 2018
90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Shelby Township drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they repl... More
What Shelby Township Customers like About Us at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips
February 27, 2018
A big part of the service we provide at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips for our Shelby Township customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always open to questions from our valued Shelby Township area customers. Even though we try to be proactive in ou... More
Right or Left? Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Power Steering Service
February 18, 2018
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More