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Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in PelhamYour engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on February 16, 2020 What You Need to Know from Your Tuffy Pelham Service AdvisorPelham drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowledge. They don't want to make the service technician feel that they don't trust him.If your service ... Read More Posted in Service Standards on February 09, 2020 Brake Service at Tuffy Pelham in PelhamBrakes really aren't optional equipment for Pelham drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Alabama driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Pelham, our team will ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on February 02, 2020 Differential Service at Tuffy Pelham: Viva la DifferenceEvery vehicle on Alabama roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Pelham residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For examp... Read More Posted in Differential Service on January 26, 2020 PCV Valve: What Is It?Most Pelham drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehicl... Read More Posted in Exhaust on January 19, 2020 What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy PelhamOkay. You went to your local Pelham car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest P... Read More Posted in Diagnostics on January 12, 2020 Wasteful ThinkingWith the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on January 05, 2020 Pelham Drivers Severe Service Maintenance SchedulesSince driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Pelham drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Pelham drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your tr... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 01, 2020 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Pelham: Where Should New Tires Be PlacedWhen Pelham drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.If... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on December 29, 2019 Busting Automotive Myths in Pelham, AlabamaMyths passed around our Pelham, Alabama community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 22, 2019 |
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