Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Fort Mill for Better Performance
June 26, 2022
Hi Fort Mill residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the ... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
June 19, 2022
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Fort Mill car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Fort Mill, SC, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and ma... More
Transmission Service at Tuffy Charlotte Metro in Fort Mill
June 16, 2022
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Fort Mill drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in SC to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But proper tr... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
June 15, 2022
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Fort Mill area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication t... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Fort Mill Vehicle
June 14, 2022
Fort Mill drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in SC come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Fort Mill area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors... More
Make Your Battery Last
June 13, 2022
Today's report from Tuffy Charlotte Metro is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Fort Mill ve... More
Bad Vibes
June 12, 2022
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
Tuffy Fort Mill Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
June 5, 2022
Hello SC! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll have t... More