DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)
May 31, 2020
A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
May 24, 2020
A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More
Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)
May 17, 2020
So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
May 10, 2020
Batavia drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lub... More
Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia Today
May 3, 2020
Hello Batavia drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Batavia, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over... More