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
3 Winter Windshield Tips (Care of Windshield)
January 23, 2022
Cold weather can present some real challenges when it comes to your vehicle's windshield. Think of it. Your windshield is your window to the world when you're driving, and clear visibility is extraordinarily important for safe travels. So here are 3 tips to ensure that your windshield can do it... More
PCV Valve Replacement
January 16, 2022
Hello Pelham, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs... More
Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)
January 9, 2022
It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to stop at the gas station more often, a sign you... More
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Pelham
January 2, 2022
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Pelham auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The central el... More
Let Tuffy Pelham Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
January 1, 2022
Pelham area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Pelham drivers want to h... More