The Tuffy Holland Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
April 14, 2024
The team at Tuffy Holland in Holland, and MI car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Holland drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel economy. But is there someth... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Holland
March 24, 2024
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Holland, MI, 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 the gas... More
Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Tuffy Holland
December 10, 2023
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Holland drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive mainten... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Holland Vehicle
October 15, 2023
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 Holland area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to w... More
Tuffy Holland: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
September 10, 2023
Most Holland auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Holland, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Holland drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Holland article, we're focusing on the things ... More
Fuel Injectors
July 30, 2023
The last new American vehicles sold in Holland with a carburetor rolled out of the MI dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Holland, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contro... More
Introduction to Diesels for Holland, Michigan
December 4, 2022
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Holland, Michigan, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Michigan are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe hav... More
Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in Holland, Michigan
November 20, 2022
If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Holland, Michigan.Unless they drive a vintage car, Holland auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has a sc... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
August 28, 2022
Hello Holland resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your eng... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Holland, Michigan
June 19, 2022
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Holland, Michigan, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Holland, Michigan, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The m... More