Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Grand Rapids
July 30, 2023
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Grand Rapids, MI, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Tuffy Gran... More
The Tuffy Grand Rapids (Fuller Ave) Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
July 23, 2023
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Grand Rapids drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Grand Rapids. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift fo... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
July 16, 2023
Most Grand Rapids drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your ... More
Tire Maintenance in Grand Rapids
July 9, 2023
With the recent focus in the Grand Rapids area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Grand Rapids drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving... More
When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)
July 2, 2023
What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!). You have a wheel... More