Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy in Troy
July 31, 2022
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
Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)
July 24, 2022
Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens: Only warm air blows out Cold air starts blowing out but then it turns warm on its own It's not blowing air at all It blows smel... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy in Troy
July 17, 2022
There are a lot of drivers in Troy who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Michigan these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Troy folks don't even have to thin... More
Suspension Service in Troy at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy
July 10, 2022
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Troy may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Troy. Its job is to keep your wheels firml... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in Troy
July 3, 2022
Theres not much Troy drivers can do about the price of gas in Michigan, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop lights... More