A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
June 9, 2024
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
January 28, 2024
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Waukesha residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and ... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
January 14, 2024
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
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
September 10, 2023
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha would like to give Waukesha 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 bec... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
May 21, 2023
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
October 30, 2022
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