Grand Rapids Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?
May 28, 2023
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Grand Rapids, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the crank... More
How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)
May 21, 2023
Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much attention to them. But they DO wear out, and worn tires can contribute to skidding in bad weather, not... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Grand Rapids (Fuller Ave): Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
May 14, 2023
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Grand Rapids. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Grand Rapids drivers that visit Tuffy Grand Rapids (Fuller Ave... More
That Vexing Vapor Venting (Vapor Coming out of Vents)
May 7, 2023
You may have noticed sometimes on a hot and humid day, vapor will come out of your vehicle's vents when you have the air conditioning on. Is that something to be concerned about? Well, it depends. Sometimes that steam or vapor can be caused by water accumulating in the vent system after it has c... More