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The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 17, 2021 Shake It up in Bay City!: Why Wheel BalancingOur vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance.When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on January 10, 2021 Drive Train Service in Bay City at Tuffy Bay CityThe drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... Read More Posted in Drive Train on January 03, 2021 The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal.... Read More Posted in Fluids on January 01, 2021 Make Your Vehicle LastWe live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Michigan folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 27, 2020 10 Services Bay City Drivers Often OverlookWe live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Bay City. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Spe... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 20, 2020 Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, wires, rotors, caps, distributor points, fuel and air filters changed periodically. There were mechanical adjustments of a vehicle's timing, dwell, spark gap and idle mixture, too. Unless you like to ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 13, 2020 Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Bay CityMost Bay City folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Bay City market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have b... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 06, 2020 It Is Time to Check Your IntervalsPart of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... Read More Posted in Inspection on November 29, 2020 Tuffy Bay City Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular GasBay City residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the... Read More Posted in Fuel System on November 22, 2020 |
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