Maintaining Your Diesel in Northville
April 28, 2024
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Northville area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Northville di... More
Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Tuffy Northville
April 21, 2024
Hello Northville . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Northville drivers?First of all, the Check En... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Northville Car Owners
April 14, 2024
A generation ago, Northville drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Northville shop every year or two for repair... More
Getting New Tires in Northville?
April 7, 2024
There are so many tire choices in the Northville area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Northville area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your... More
Tuffy Northville: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
March 31, 2024
Most Northville auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Northville, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Northville drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Northville article, we're focusing on... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Northville
March 24, 2024
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Northville. If you took an informal poll around Northville you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Northville in Northville
March 17, 2024
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Northville road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump... More
Coolant Service at Tuffy Northville
March 10, 2024
Northville residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of MI temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it has to... More
Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)
March 3, 2024
When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the vehicle warms up, but it's best not to ignore that sound because it could be a warning of worse things to com... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
February 25, 2024
At Tuffy Northville we've had a lot of Northville customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in MI. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all veh... More