A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
August 6, 2023
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 Columbus: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
November 13, 2022
Columbus 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
Air Conditioning Service in Columbus
December 5, 2021
Hey Columbus! Let's talk about one of our Ohio summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Columbus 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 to ti... More
A Cold Day in Columbus ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus
February 7, 2021
Most Columbus drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Ohio 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 Columbus rush hour, but so can a long ride in a hot ... More
Keep Your Cool in Columbus: Air Conditioning Service
January 7, 2019
Most Columbus drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Columbus vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Ohio winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the m... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus: Air Conditioning Inspection
July 30, 2018
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 Columbus require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some ... More