Cooling System Components
December 3, 2023
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Troy auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Michigan.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usually... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy Radiator Service
April 30, 2023
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Troy, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine wit... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant System)
February 5, 2023
No matter what the weather is like outside, your internal combustion engine expects to keep its cool all the time, even when it's really cold. That's because engines create the power that moves you to your destination by a series of tiny explosions of a fuel and air mixture. In turn, that genera... More
Keep Your Cool in Troy
May 17, 2022
Troy drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the coola... More
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
June 27, 2021
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More
Engine Hydration for Troy Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
March 28, 2021
The 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... More
How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)
January 3, 2021
There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature. You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either. Let's take a quick dive under the hood to let you know what the radiator is doing. It takes the he... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy
September 27, 2020
Anyone who drives a car in Troy knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Good ve... More
Coolant Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy
January 5, 2020
Troy residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Michigan temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it has to... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Troy, Michigan
June 9, 2019
Troy auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Troy, Michigan, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good care of yo... More