Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Mesa in Mesa

April 21, 2024

Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Mesa road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump - whi... More

PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Mesa in Mesa

December 10, 2023

Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... More