Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
March 3, 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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Pelham: Battery Testing
October 8, 2023
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Pelham when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Pelham drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a batter... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Pelham: Making a Battery Last Longer
September 3, 2023
One thing all Pelham drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Pelham can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted like from usin... More
Tuffy Pelham Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
August 13, 2023
Today's Tuffy Pelham post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Tuffy Pelham service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fluid is con... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Pelham Drivers
April 2, 2023
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Pelham drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even caus... More
Battery Maintenance Tips From Tuffy Pelham
March 12, 2023
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... More
The Tuffy Pelham Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
February 5, 2023
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
October 23, 2022
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
September 25, 2022
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Pelham, 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
The Tuffy Pelham Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
November 7, 2021
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Pelham would like to give Pelham 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 specialized at about... More