Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Radiator Service
September 9, 2022
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Huntersville, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the en... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Huntersville, North Carolina
July 20, 2022
Huntersville auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Huntersville, North Carolina, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it wil... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
December 12, 2021
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More
Cooling System Components
August 23, 2020
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Huntersville auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in North Carolina.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical s... More
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
March 8, 2020
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Huntersville, North Carolina
November 18, 2018
The cooling system keeps North Carolina vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Huntersville. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Huntersville drive... More
Keep Your Cool in Huntersville
October 7, 2018
Huntersville drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there t... More
Water Pump
September 30, 2018
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
Coolant Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville
June 14, 2018
Huntersville residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of North Carolina temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the wh... More
Engine Hydration for Huntersville Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
November 21, 2017
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More