Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
September 24, 2023
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
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
July 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
Keep Your Cool in Columbus: Air Conditioning Services
February 12, 2023
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 ... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
November 20, 2022
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
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview in Columbus
October 30, 2022
Warm weather or cold, Columbus drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Columbus people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedu... More
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview in Columbus
September 11, 2022
Most Ohio 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 syst... More
Columbus Air Conditioning Service
January 30, 2022
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Columbus, but not in your vehicle. When Columbus 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 com... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview: Air Conditioning Inspection
April 21, 2019
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
Air Conditioning Service in Columbus
July 29, 2018
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