Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy
March 2, 2025
Many Troy 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 air filter... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
November 24, 2024
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
10 Services Troy Drivers Often Overlook
September 1, 2024
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Troy. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Specifi... More
Severe Service Requirements
June 23, 2024
A lot of Troy drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automot... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
December 31, 2023
Recalls are pretty serious for Troy residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Troy residents still might want to know about. For these less serious cases, the vehicle manufacturer issues what is known as a Technical Service Bulletin or TSB. The... More
Maintenance on My Mind
July 30, 2023
Ask any Troy man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car in fo... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
May 7, 2023
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy On Your Serpentine Belt
December 18, 2022
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Troy, Michigan, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then th... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy
November 20, 2022
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in... More
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