Tuffy Amherst Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
February 25, 2024
Today's Tuffy Amherst 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 Amherst service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fluid is c... More
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
September 24, 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
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
September 3, 2023
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Amherst to alw... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
May 21, 2023
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Amherst 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 and o... More
The Tuffy Amherst Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
May 7, 2023
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
Sniffing Out a Problem
December 25, 2022
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
A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Amherst
November 13, 2022
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Ohio: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
October 10, 2021
Ohio residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what is a... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
June 4, 2021
Today, Tuffy Amherst is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Amherst are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have questio... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
June 3, 2021
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