Automotive Tips from Tuffy Charlotte Metro: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem

June 25, 2018

Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Fort Mill. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Fort Mill drivers that visit Tuffy Charlotte Metro is contaminate... More

Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Charlotte Metro

June 18, 2018

Anyone who drives a car in Fort Mill 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! Go... More

PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Charlotte Metro in Fort Mill

June 14, 2018

Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... More

Cool Running in Fort Mill

June 4, 2018

Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... More