November 19, 2023
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get through the deepest snow.
But with that added capability comes additional complexity, drive-train components and other systems that less capable vehicles don't have. And that is why when it comes to 4x4s, you have to maintain them a little differently from those vehicles that spend their lives on pavement. Here are some of the key things to keep an eye on:
So enjoy your 4x4 and what it can do that other vehicles can't. Just remember that even though it's tough on the outside, it needs special care to keep it going. Oh, and remember to take care of the environment when you go off-roading, too.
May 5, 2024
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Mesa for a check up.In today's Tuffy Mesa auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Mesa residents need fuel to go, and the cleaner the fuel s... More
April 28, 2024
Have you ever had an experience like this in Mesa, AZ? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but stays on. By th... More
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