Timing is Everything (Timing Belt)

August 25, 2024

Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle every time you take a drive. Your engines many complex parts must work exactly together. One key is a part called a timing belt, which enables the synchronizing of two of your engines components, the camshaft, and the ... More

Putting a Stop to Brake Problems (Brake Service)

August 18, 2024

It's safe to say that most drivers take their brakes for granted. You press on the brake pedal and the vehicle slows down or stops. It's easy to see why it is so important for your vehicle's brakes to be working correctly. Brakes are an important safety feature of any vehicle. When it comes to... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle

August 11, 2024

Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Lockport residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can ac... More

Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)

August 4, 2024

Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, wires, rotors, caps, distributor points, fuel and air filters changed periodically. There were mechanical adjustments of a vehicle's timing, dwell, spark gap and idle mixture, too. Unless you like to ... More