Differential Service at Tuffy Grand Haven
October 2, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Grand Haven , who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Grand Haven service advisor that your differential ... More
In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters)
October 2, 2022
It's chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat waves rising from it. You expect soon you'll feel that warmth but wait! It's not getting warmer. Oh no, what's wrong with my seat heater? There could be lots of reasons it's not working, and it cou... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Grand Haven in Grand Haven
October 1, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Grand Haven residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Grand Haven is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control com... More
Fuel Injectors
September 30, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Grand Haven with a carburetor rolled out of the Michigan dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Grand Haven , and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Y... More
PCV Valve Replacement
September 29, 2022
Hello Grand Haven , let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil... More
Severe Service Requirements
September 28, 2022
A lot of Grand Haven drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of... More
Winter Tires
September 27, 2022
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Grand Haven driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Michigan , winter tires differed from highway tires only ... More
Make Your Battery Last
September 26, 2022
Today's report from Tuffy Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven veh... More
PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Grand Haven in Grand Haven
September 25, 2022
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... More
Slippery When Wet (Driving on Wet Leaves)
September 25, 2022
When the leaves fall, you might take a sightseeing trip to see them at peak color. Or you may simply live in a spot where there are a lot of trees. When those leaves get wet, you'd be surprised to learn just how slippery they can be. We all know ice is slippery to drive on. What causes tires ... More