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That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)

If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a fe...

May 29, 2022

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Fluids

Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)

Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not...

May 22, 2022 Read

Oil Change

Change is Good (Oil Change)

You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not...

May 17, 2022 Read

Steering

Right or Left? Tuffy Fort Mill Power Steering Service

Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate ...

May 08, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)

Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, w...

May 01, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)

You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did y...

Apr 24, 2022 Read

Older Vehicles

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Mill: Rotor Problems

The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your...

Apr 17, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

Make your Service Visit at Tuffy Fort Mill a Good One

Most people don't love going to get their vehicle serviced, but it's one of those things you just...

Apr 10, 2022 Read

Service Intervals

Recommended Fort Mill Service Intervals

Everyone in Fort Mill, SC, knows we are advised to go to our Fort Mill dentist twice a year. Ora...

Apr 03, 2022 Read

Maintenance

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Charlotte Metro

Most Fort Mill folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday...

Mar 27, 2022 Read