Automotive Detective Work in Walled Lake
August 8, 2021
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Walled Lake. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when ... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Walled Lake
June 20, 2021
Okay. You went to your local Walled Lake car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Walled Lake service center, but on the way, the Check Engin... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Walled Lake in Walled Lake
May 29, 2016
When we Walled Lake residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
April 24, 2016
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Walled Lake service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a computer ... More
The Tuffy Walled Lake Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
February 28, 2016
Modern Walled Lake vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute t... More
The Tuffy Walled Lake Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
November 13, 2015
Modern Walled Lake vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute... More