Battery Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln in Lincoln
June 26, 2022
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Lincoln runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in ou... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
May 8, 2022
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More
Super Slick at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln in Lincoln: Synthetic Oil
April 11, 2021
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
November 15, 2020
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln
September 27, 2020
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
April 19, 2020
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Lincoln to alw... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
April 5, 2020
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln: Battery Testing
February 16, 2020
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Lincoln drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as ... More
Procrastination Prevention in Lincoln
January 14, 2020
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
Charge It in Lincoln for Extended Battery Life
September 8, 2019
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Lincoln, Nebraska, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out t... More