How Does Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia Know What to Recommend?
November 21, 2021
When you drop your vehicle off at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia in Batavia, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. First of all, your Batavia ser... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Batavia
November 14, 2021
A lot of people get custom wheels in Batavia. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Tuffy Tire & Au... More
Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)
November 7, 2021
When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt system had to produce 15,000-25,000 volts t... More
Don't Stack the Mat
October 31, 2021
In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia
October 24, 2021
Many Batavia car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air fil... More
Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)
October 17, 2021
If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... More
Wishy-Washy in Batavia
October 10, 2021
Perhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers and no fluid comes out. Now you're blinded even more. What can you do? The best thing is to make su... More
The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)
October 3, 2021
There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
September 26, 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
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia Alternator Replacement Service in Batavia
September 19, 2021
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Batavia is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane depa... More