The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

February 25, 2024

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More

How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Fort Mill

February 18, 2024

Today in the Tuffy Fort Mill auto care blog, we're going to talk to Fort Mill drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Fort Mill customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle manufacturer'... More

The Tuffy Fort Mill Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle

November 19, 2023

The automotive professionals at Tuffy Fort Mill would like to give Fort Mill 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... More

Positive and Negative (Battery Care)

July 23, 2023

You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More

Tuffy Fort Mill Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle

March 19, 2023

Today's Tuffy Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fluid ... More

Make Your Battery Last

June 13, 2022

Today's report from Tuffy Charlotte Metro is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Fort Mill ve... More

Tuffy Fort Mill Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles

June 5, 2022

Hello SC! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll have t... More

Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)

May 22, 2022

Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More

Wired! (Battery Cable Service)

November 28, 2021

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

Super Slick at Tuffy Charlotte Metro in Fort Mill: Synthetic Oil

June 6, 2021

When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More