Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy
December 24, 2023
Hello Troy! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Michigan vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to regu... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
April 9, 2023
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy: Passing the Smell Test
December 19, 2021
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Troy residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Michigan folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget ... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
September 13, 2020
Most Troy 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 vehicle ... More
Exhaust Service At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Troy In Troy
April 14, 2015
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Troy drivers think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Troy is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-boa... More