A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
October 8, 2023
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
Battery Maintenance Tips From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
July 16, 2023
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
August 31, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora would like to give Aurora drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more ... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
August 9, 2022
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Aurora to alwa... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
July 30, 2022
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Aurora, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive ar... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
July 24, 2022
Today, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Aurora are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. I... More
Charge It in Aurora for Extended Battery Life
July 8, 2022
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Aurora, Illinois, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out th... More
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
June 19, 2022
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
May 17, 2022
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
November 7, 2021
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More