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Relax When the Wind Blows in Alabama: Winter Car Prep for Pelham DriversWhen autumn comes around in Pelham, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Pelham drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Pelham driver... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 25, 2020 Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it. Mobil's oil was different from conventional motor oil because it was first broken down to its basic molecules. Then, Mobil removed additional imp... Read More Posted in Oil Change on October 18, 2020 Easy Miles – Do Pelham Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on October 11, 2020 When You Hear the Crash in Pelham: What to Do After an AccidentMotorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on October 04, 2020 Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you ge... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 27, 2020 A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)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... Read More Posted in Fluids on September 20, 2020 Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good IdeaAt Tuffy Pelham we get a lot of Pelham drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Alabama, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you stranded.Smart ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 13, 2020 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Pelham: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be ReplacedThe timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Pelham drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expens... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on September 06, 2020 Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way!So what goes wrong w... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on August 30, 2020 Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list when you think about your vehicle. But those exterior lights are more important than you think, and they're vital to your safety and that of other drivers near you.Headlights are important. Not onl... Read More Posted in Safe Driving on August 23, 2020 |
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