Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
August 24, 2025
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)
April 6, 2025
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
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