I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)

October 9, 2022

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

Air Conditioning Service in Aurora

August 29, 2022

Hey Aurora! Let's talk about one of our Illinois summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Aurora 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 ti... More

Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora in Aurora

July 25, 2022

Most Illinois auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning ... More

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

July 21, 2022

Most Aurora 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 Aurora rush hour, but so can a long ride in a hot ... More

Aurora Air Conditioning Service

March 20, 2022

Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Aurora, but not in your vehicle. When Aurora residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfort... More

To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.

October 29, 2018

No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora: Making Your A/C System Last Longer

July 31, 2018

Aurora 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 lubr... More

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

November 20, 2017

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

Breathe Deep With Your Cabin Air Filter

January 17, 2017

Bad air quality while you're driving around Aurora is nothing to sneeze at. But seriously, more and more vehicles these days come equipped with a cabin air filter. Since they're fairly new on the scene, a lot of folks don't know about them yet.These filters clean the air in the passenger compart... More

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

July 6, 2016

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