Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Fort Mill Today
November 10, 2024
Hello Fort Mill drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Fort Mill, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues ... More
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
October 13, 2024
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
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
February 25, 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
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Fort Mill
February 18, 2024
Today in the Tuffy Fort Mill auto care blog, we're going to talk to Fort Mill drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Fort Mill customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle manufacturer'... More
The Tuffy Fort Mill Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
November 19, 2023
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Fort Mill would like to give Fort Mill 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 specialized at... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
July 23, 2023
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
Tuffy Fort Mill Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
March 19, 2023
Today's Tuffy Fort Mill post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Tuffy Fort Mill service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fluid ... 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
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
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
May 22, 2022
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More