Battery Basics for Mesa
February 25, 2024
It's important for Mesa drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold AZ weather. Most Mesa area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. However, heat doe... 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
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
December 24, 2023
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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Mesa: Battery Testing
October 15, 2023
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Mesa when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Mesa drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery th... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Mesa: Making a Battery Last Longer
May 21, 2023
One thing all Mesa drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Mesa can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted like from using yo... More
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
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