A Cold Day in Mesa ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Mesa
January 28, 2024
Most Mesa drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy AZ 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 Mesa rush hour, but so can a long ride in a hot vehicle.A ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Mesa: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
January 21, 2024
Mesa 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 lubric... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Mesa: Tire Replacement Overview
January 14, 2024
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Mesa drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of tir... More
Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)
January 7, 2024
When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt system had to produce 15,000-25,000 volts t... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
January 1, 2024
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More