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
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
September 24, 2022
The price of gas in Michigan has got people in Grand Haven talking. It seems that Grand Haven folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to imp... More
Are There Blind Spots in Grand Haven ?
September 23, 2022
All Grand Haven drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Grand Haven .First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To beg... More
What to Do In Case of an Accident
September 22, 2022
If you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Grand Haven , Michigan , even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what you should do in case of an accident in Grand Haven , Michigan :When an accident occurs, you should alwa... More