Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
March 27, 2022
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Lockport streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas th... More
A "Mounting" Problem (Motor Mounts)
March 20, 2022
You know how heavy your engine and transmission are, so you can imagine how tough the parts that hold them onto your vehicle's sub-frame must be. Not only must they support the weight, they also have to isolate vibrations and noise from the passenger cabin. Pretty tall order, wouldn't you say? ... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
March 13, 2022
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
Don't Neglect Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)
March 6, 2022
If you've ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly inflated, in good shape and easy to get to. Problem is many of us don't even give our spare tire (if we even have one) a second thought. If you have an SUV or truck with a spare, it may be mounted o... More