How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Wyoming
August 29, 2022
Today in the Tuffy Wyoming auto care blog, we're going to talk to Wyoming drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Wyoming customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle manufacturer's shor... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Michigan Driving
August 28, 2022
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Wyoming knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Wyoming area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment an... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
August 28, 2022
We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More
Tire Tread Depth for Wyoming, Michigan Drivers
August 27, 2022
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More
The Tuffy Wyoming Guide to Custom Wheels
August 26, 2022
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Wyoming drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, then... More
Battery Replacement for Your vehicle
August 25, 2022
Modern vehicles in and around Wyoming run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Wyoming drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really s... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Wyoming Vehicle
August 24, 2022
Wyoming drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Michigan come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Wyoming area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sens... More
Keep Your Cool in Wyoming: Air Conditioning Service
August 23, 2022
Most Wyoming drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Wyoming vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Michigan winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of th... More
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Wyoming
August 22, 2022
We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Wyoming automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately, eve... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Wyoming Motorists
August 21, 2022
Wyoming residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the f... More