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

Professional Fuel System Cleaning

April 23, 2023

Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More

Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Waukesha?

April 16, 2023

Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Waukesha?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Wisconsin approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New... More

What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)

April 9, 2023

You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... More

Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle

April 2, 2023

If you're reading this article in Waukesha, Wisconsin, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha tells you the manufacturer recommends so... More