Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)

November 29, 2020

Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt

November 22, 2020

The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Lockport.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing be... More

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Lockport Drivers

November 15, 2020

People in Lockport have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 1... More

Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)

November 9, 2020

It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to stop at the gas station more often, a sign you... More

Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)

November 8, 2020

Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears and nose out for. They are warning you about something t... More

Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold (Temperature Gauge)

November 1, 2020

You know your body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees F, 37 degrees C. Your vehicle has a normal temperature, too, and if you pay attention to it, that can save you some big headaches down the road. Many vehicles have a temperature gauge on the dash that takes the temperature of the engi... More