I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
October 27, 2024
On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not. If your ref... More
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
February 4, 2024
When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
January 21, 2024
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
June 25, 2023
Lockport drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lu... More
Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)
March 12, 2023
In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Air Conditioning Inspection
February 5, 2023
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Lockport require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some ... More
Air Conditioning Service in Lockport
September 2, 2022
Hey Lockport! Let's talk about one of our Illinois summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Lockport drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time t... More
A Cold Day in Lockport ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport
August 18, 2022
Most Lockport drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Illinois highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Lockport rush hour, but so can a long ride in a ... More
Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)
July 11, 2021
Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens: Only warm air blows out Cold air starts blowing out but then it turns warm on its own It's not blowing air at all It blows smel... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport in Lockport
June 27, 2021
Warm weather or cold, Lockport drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Lockport people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance ... More