Professional Fuel System Cleaning
July 31, 2022
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More
Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold (Temperature Gauge)
July 31, 2022
You know your body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees F, 37 degrees C. Your vehicle has a normal temperature, too, and if you pay attention to it, that can save you some big headaches down the road. Many vehicles have a temperature gauge on the dash that takes the temperature of the engi... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Wyoming Vehicle
July 30, 2022
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Wyoming area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to w... More
Diesel Maintenance for Michigan
July 29, 2022
At Tuffy Wyoming we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Michigan friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been us... More
Why People in Wyoming Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
July 28, 2022
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Wyoming, Michigan , roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of... More
Under Pressure in Wyoming: TPMS
July 27, 2022
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Wyoming, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 2... More
Battery Basics for Wyoming
July 26, 2022
It's important for Wyoming drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Michigan weather. Most Wyoming area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. Howe... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Wyoming?
July 25, 2022
There is a clear and vocal demand in Wyoming and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Michigan market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Wyoming area roads today, and many more being devel... More
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Wyoming Drivers
July 24, 2022
Hello, Wyoming residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Wyoming auto owners don't need to filter their fue... More
Tuffy Wyoming Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
July 24, 2022
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More