Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Pelham
November 19, 2023
Every Pelham car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So be... More
Synthetic Oil for Pelham Autos
September 10, 2023
If you are a driver in Pelham and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it do... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
July 30, 2023
Sometimes we hear people in Pelham say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexi... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Pelham
June 4, 2023
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Pelham area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Pelham drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is... More
New School: Automotive Tuffy Pelham Technician Training
February 19, 2023
Pelham consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have mad... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
October 16, 2022
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Pelham car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Pelham, Alabama, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and man... More
The Importance of Pelham Drivers Following Service Intervals
June 5, 2022
Today in our Tuffy Pelham blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Pelham with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, watering the lawn... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Pelham
April 17, 2022
Many Pelham car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filt... More
Maintenance on My Mind
March 13, 2022
Ask any Pelham man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car in ... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
January 30, 2022
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More