Cooling System Components
June 11, 2023
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Pelham auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Alabama.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usuall... More
Water Pump
April 23, 2023
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
Smart Pelham Drivers Protect Against Overheating
January 8, 2023
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Pelham drivers to... More
Engine Hydration for Pelham Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
October 2, 2022
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Pelham
May 31, 2020
Anyone who drives a car in Pelham knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Good ... More
Coolant Service at Tuffy Pelham
March 29, 2020
Pelham residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Alabama temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it has t... More