Car Care Tips

August 2016

Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Mount Pleasant for Better Performance

Hi Mount Pleasant residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel, to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn... Read More

Posted in Fuel System on August 28, 2016

Saving Lives in Mount Pleasant with Tire Pressure

All new passenger vehicles on our Mount Pleasant, Michigan roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are under inflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing ... Read More

Posted in Tires and Wheels on August 23, 2016

Can Your Car Last Another Year?

Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Mount Pleasant car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and - well a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Mount Pleasant, Michigan folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of autom... Read More

Posted in Maintenance on August 16, 2016

Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Mount Pleasant Drivers

Mount Pleasant residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel ne... Read More

Posted in Fuel System on August 08, 2016

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Mount Pleasant: Serpentine Belt Overview

The technicians at Tuffy Mount Pleasant know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around... Read More

Posted in Serpentine Belt on August 02, 2016

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