Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
October 12, 2025
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)
October 5, 2025
When one of your vehicles warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, Oh, no, whats wrong now? When its the battery light, it means theres something wrong with your vehicles battery or charging system. And because both are important for your vehicle to work properly, its a go... More
A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)
January 12, 2025
A clean connection is a wonderful thing. Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for your vehicles battery, and one secret to that is to make sure its periodically cleaned. If its been a w... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
December 22, 2024
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More
Make Your Battery Last
August 4, 2024
Today's report from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Tro... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
July 28, 2024
Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy service advisor will know the proper coolant... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
May 19, 2024
Hello Michigan! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More
A New Battery in Troy
May 28, 2023
Hello Troy drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Troy, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery: co... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
January 1, 2023
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy would like to give Troy drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more spec... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
March 20, 2022
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More