Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
December 31, 2023
Recalls are pretty serious for Troy residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Troy residents still might want to know about. For these less serious cases, the vehicle manufacturer issues what is known as a Technical Service Bulletin or TSB. The... More
Maintenance on My Mind
July 30, 2023
Ask any Troy man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car in fo... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
May 7, 2023
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy On Your Serpentine Belt
December 18, 2022
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Troy, Michigan, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then th... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy
November 20, 2022
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy in Troy
July 31, 2022
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Relax When the Wind Blows in Michigan: Winter Car Prep for Troy Drivers
June 5, 2022
When autumn comes around in Troy, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Troy drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Troy drivers on w... More
Synthetic Oil for Troy Autos
May 29, 2022
If you are a driver in Troy and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it does... More
Gas Savings in Troy: Sharpen Your Pencil
January 16, 2022
High gas prices in Troy increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Troy vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maintenance... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
January 7, 2022
Michigan service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Troy drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy fuel system cleaning: Over ... More