AZ: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?

December 31, 2022

AZ residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what is a g... More

Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

December 30, 2022

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Mesa Bigfoot... More

Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Mesa

December 25, 2022

Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More

Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Mesa

December 24, 2022

Many Mesa car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filter... More

A New Battery in Mesa

December 23, 2022

Hello Mesa drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Mesa, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery: co... More

Cooling System Components

December 22, 2022

Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Mesa auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in AZ.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usually becau... More

Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)

December 21, 2022

When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your heart beating faster. So here are some tips for getting ready for those inevitable colder temperatures. Mak... More

Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)

December 20, 2022

"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahead for an emergency with a few things you should keep in your vehicle. Road flares. If you've ev... More

Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Mesa?

December 19, 2022

Today's Tuffy Mesa article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Mesa drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in AZ who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket statements li... More

Go With the Flow (MAF Sensor Replacement)

December 18, 2022

A driver brought her vehicle into the shop the other day and told us how she was getting lousy fuel economy and that the engine was running rough. Plus, the Check Engine light was on. Our technician checked the code the engine had generated (why the Check Engine light was on) and found the prob... More