Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
April 9, 2023
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
Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)
January 15, 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
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin in Austin
November 20, 2022
Most Texas auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning sys... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin in Austin
August 8, 2021
Warm weather or cold, Austin drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Austin people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedu... More
Austin Air Conditioning Service
May 30, 2021
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Austin, but not in your vehicle. When Austin residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfort... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
February 11, 2019
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Austin. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Austin drivers that visit Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin is... More
A Cold Day in Austin ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin
January 21, 2018
Most Austin drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Texas 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 Austin rush hour, but so can a long ride in a hot veh... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
January 7, 2018
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin: Air Conditioning Inspection
December 11, 2017
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 Austin require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some pa... More
Breathe Deep With Your Cabin Air Filter
December 27, 2016
Bad air quality while you're driving around Austin is nothing to sneeze at. But seriously, more and more vehicles these days come equipped with a cabin air filter. Since they're fairly new on the scene, a lot of folks don't know about them yet.These filters clean the air in the passenger compart... More