Timing is Everything (Timing Cover Replacement)
November 10, 2024
Theres an important part in your vehicle that shields your timing belt, timing chain or cam belt from the debris and gunk that can be kicked up from the road. Its called the timing cover. Its important because the timing belt or chain is what coordinates parts of your engine called the camshaft... More
(Timing Belt)
July 28, 2024
You may have heard about an important part of your vehicle's engine called a timing belt, and many know that if that belt breaks, it can cause some very serious engine problems. Not all vehicles have them, and the ones that do generally have smaller engines. The timing belt keeps the engine sy... More
Let?s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)
June 30, 2024
If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting. When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually. But that wonderful self-shifting transmission, referred to these days as simply an automatic, changed everything. Automa... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
October 8, 2023
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)
January 15, 2023
You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accelerating and changing gears. You know it's not the surface of the road because it's smooth as silk. So what did you just feel? That kind of jumpingor grinding or sl... More
Smooth Shifting in Walled Lake, Michigan: Transmission Service
September 24, 2022
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More
The Tuffy Walled Lake Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
August 15, 2022
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Walled Lake drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Walled Lake. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for ... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Walled Lake Drivers
August 30, 2020
Knowing how their engine works can help Walled Lake drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down... More
Transmission Service at Tuffy Walled Lake in Walled Lake
September 29, 2019
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Walled Lake 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 p... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Walled Lake: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
September 15, 2019
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Walled Lake.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing... More