Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem

March 17, 2024

Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Batavia. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Batavia drivers that visit Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia is con... More

I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)

February 4, 2024

On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not. If your ref... More

Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)

December 24, 2023

When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More

A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)

July 16, 2023

Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More

Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)

June 11, 2023

There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way! So what goes wrong w... More

Air Conditioning Service in Batavia

August 28, 2022

Hey Batavia! Let's talk about one of our Illinois summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Batavia drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to ... More

Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia in Batavia

July 25, 2022

Warm weather or cold, Batavia drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Batavia people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules ... More

Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)

August 8, 2021

Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens: Only warm air blows out Cold air starts blowing out but then it turns warm on its own It's not blowing air at all It blows smel... More

Keep Your Cool in Batavia: Air Conditioning Service

March 21, 2021

Most Batavia drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Batavia vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Illinois winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the... More

A Cold Day in Batavia ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia

September 27, 2020

Most Batavia drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Illinois highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Batavia rush hour, but so can a long ride in a ho... More