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