August 2016
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Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Portage, Michigan, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engi...
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Posted in Steering
on August 28, 2016
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Tuffy Portage we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be replace...
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Posted in Serpentine Belt
on August 23, 2016
Hello, Portage residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Portage auto owners don't need to filter their fue...
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Posted in Fuel System
on August 15, 2016
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People in Portage have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on August 09, 2016
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The median age for cars in the Portage, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Portage we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise.
If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Portage area, bring...
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Posted in Maintenance
on August 02, 2016
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