Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Charlotte Metro
March 27, 2022
Most Fort Mill folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Fort Mill market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Charlotte Metro
January 23, 2022
Many Fort Mill 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 f... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
January 2, 2022
If you've ever been driving around Fort Mill and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field ... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
December 19, 2021
Sometimes we hear people in Fort Mill 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 compl... More
Hey Fort Mill Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
May 2, 2021
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Fort Mill?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'cof... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Charlotte Metro
November 15, 2020
These days many people in the Fort Mill area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service mainte... More
The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Fort Mill Drivers
August 9, 2020
People in Fort Mill have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to ... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Charlotte Metro?
July 26, 2020
Today's Tuffy Charlotte Metro article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Fort Mill drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in SC who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blank... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Fort Mill
June 7, 2020
The hottest SC news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Fort Mill. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Fort Mill can do to ... More
Economics of Maintenance for Fort Mill Auto Owners
January 19, 2020
Buying a new car in Fort Mill is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Fort Mill who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having sec... More