The Importance of Holland Drivers Following Service Intervals
January 16, 2022
Today in our Tuffy Holland blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Holland with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, watering the la... More
Something to Latch On To (Hood Latch Safety)
January 9, 2022
The other day, a driver was trying to open his vehicle's hood so he could add some windshield washer fluid. But when he pulled the hood release inside the car, nothing happened. Usually, opening any hood is a 2-step process. You pull the hood release (which is usually a handle under the dashbo... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Holland
January 2, 2022
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Holland, Michigan, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Holland streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks t... More
Don't Do It Yourself (Perils of DIY Vehicle Repair)
January 1, 2022
Your vehicle is a complicated machine, and yes, it would be nice if you could take care of all of its problems yourself. There was a time when vehicles were simpler and it wasn't too hard for a weekend mechanic to replace brakes, adjust a carburetor or perform a tune-up. But vehicles are far mo... More
Transmission Service at Tuffy Holland in Holland
December 26, 2021
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Holland drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Michigan to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But prope... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Holland
December 19, 2021
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Holland area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Holland area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that y... More
Tuffy Holland Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
December 12, 2021
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Holland residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can act... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Holland: Timing Belt Overview
December 5, 2021
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Holland. The timing belts important job i... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Holland in Holland
November 28, 2021
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More
Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)
November 21, 2021
You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its own and starts going crazy. Most of the ti... More