Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto: Air Conditioning Inspection
May 12, 2024
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around GALLATIN require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some ... More
Time Out: Suspension Problems in GALLATIN
May 5, 2024
Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look... More
Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)
April 28, 2024
If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Tire & Auto
April 21, 2024
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More
Transmission Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto in GALLATIN
April 14, 2024
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for GALLATIN drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in TN to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But proper tra... More
Oil's Well That Ends Well (Oil Change Grades and Weight)
April 7, 2024
Changing your oil regularly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running well. And knowing the right type of oil to use is also very important. Engine oil is classified by weight, but it doesn't refer to how much the oil would weigh if you put it on a scale. It r... More
Fuel Filter Service in GALLATIN, TN
March 31, 2024
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
GALLATIN Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?
March 24, 2024
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around GALLATIN, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the crankshaf... More
Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)
March 17, 2024
Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears and nose out for. They are warning you about something t... More
Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)
March 10, 2024
When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low and running a vehicle in that condition can lead to expensive repairs. While there are many reasons oil leak... More