A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
June 30, 2024
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
A Cold Day in Waukesha ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha
February 4, 2024
Most Waukesha drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Wisconsin highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Waukesha rush hour, but so can a long ride in a... More
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
January 7, 2024
When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
June 11, 2023
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Waukesha. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Waukesha drivers that visit Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Wauke... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
April 30, 2023
Waukesha drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lu... More
Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)
August 7, 2022
There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way! So what goes wrong w... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha: Air Conditioning Inspection
July 26, 2022
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Waukesha require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some ... More