A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
September 8, 2024
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
July 28, 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
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
May 19, 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
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
February 25, 2024
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
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
September 25, 2022
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Oswego residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can actu... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
September 18, 2022
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
August 28, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego would like to give Oswego 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 ... More
Battery Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego in Oswego
August 14, 2022
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Oswego runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our s... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
August 11, 2022
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Oswego, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive ar... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
August 7, 2022
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