The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
October 27, 2024
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
A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)
October 6, 2024
A clean connection is a wonderful thing. Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for your vehicles battery, and one secret to that is to make sure its periodically cleaned. If its been a w... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
November 19, 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
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
November 5, 2023
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
September 25, 2023
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Lewis Center residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids ca... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
August 13, 2023
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Lewis Center residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology ... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
March 19, 2023
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
November 6, 2022
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
July 9, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center would like to give Lewis Center 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... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center: Making a Battery Last Longer
March 13, 2022
One thing all Lewis Center drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center can help maintain your battery.Allowing your batter... More