Automotive Tips from Tuffy Amherst: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
May 29, 2022
Amherst drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lub... More
Timing Belt Replacement in Amherst
May 22, 2022
Today we want to talk to Amherst drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even though t... More
The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)
May 17, 2022
So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck lid, on the roof or on the spare wheel carr... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
May 8, 2022
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Amherst
May 1, 2022
Amherst drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Amherst area, but it does add quite a bit to ... More