Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
December 26, 2021
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Casco, Michigan
December 22, 2021
The cooling system keeps Michigan vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Casco. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Casco drivers associate with th... More
Easy Miles ? Do Casco Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
December 21, 2021
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
December 20, 2021
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
What's up with Diesels in Richmond?
December 19, 2021
Would you be surprised to learn that about half of the passenger cars in Europe have diesel engines? You might also be surprised to learn that most manufacturers produce a variety of diesel-fueled cars for purchase abroad.Diesel-fueled vehicles haven't been as popular in the North American marke... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Richmond?
December 19, 2021
Today's Tuffy Richmond article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Casco drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Michigan who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket st... More
Tuffy Richmond Engine Air Filter Replacement
December 18, 2021
When your experienced Tuffy Richmond technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your air filter.An air filter d... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
December 17, 2021
Sometimes we hear people in Casco say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexit... More
What Casco Customers like About Us at Tuffy Richmond
December 16, 2021
A big part of the service we provide at Tuffy Richmond for our Casco customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always open to questions from our valued Casco area customers. Even though we try to be proactive in our Tuffy Richmond automotive educ... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Casco
December 15, 2021
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Richmond for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technically) right a... More