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Engine Hydration for Mount Pleasant Drivers: Role of Your Water PumpThe cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... Read More Posted in Cooling System on September 03, 2018 Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Mount PleasantThese days many people in the Mount Pleasant area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe se... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 27, 2018 Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Mount PleasantMany Mount Pleasant drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Mount Pleasant recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on August 19, 2018 Relax When the Wind Blows in Michigan: Winter Car Prep for Mount Pleasant DriversWhen autumn comes around in Mount Pleasant, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Mount Pleasant drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice f... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 12, 2018 Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in Mount PleasantThere’s not much Mount Pleasant 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 leav... Read More Posted in Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down on August 07, 2018 Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Mount PleasantMost Mount Pleasant folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Mount Pleasant market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . bu... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 30, 2018 Fuel for ThoughtIf you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump.The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on July 24, 2018 Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Mount PleasantRoad trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journe... Read More Posted in Inspection on July 16, 2018 Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Mount Pleasant DriversKnowing how their engine works can help Mount Pleasant drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves u... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on July 09, 2018 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Mount Pleasant: When to Replace a Damaged TireRepair or Replace? That’s a question Mount Pleasant drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near th... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 01, 2018 |
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