The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)
April 28, 2024
So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck lid, on the roof or on the spare wheel carr... More
Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)
April 21, 2024
If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... More
Under Pressure in CASCO: TPMS
April 14, 2024
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in CASCO, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 200... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
April 7, 2024
Today, Tuffy Richmond is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in CASCO are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have question... More
The Tuffy Richmond Guide to Servicing Your Differential
March 31, 2024
Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for CASCO drivers. A lot of us in CASCO don't know what a differential is or what it's for. Every ve... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Richmond: Serpentine Belt Overview
March 24, 2024
The technicians at Tuffy Richmond know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pulle... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
March 17, 2024
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in CASCO
March 10, 2024
There's a segment of the CASCO area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometer... More
Tuffy Richmond: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
March 3, 2024
Most CASCO auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Richmond, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can CASCO drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Richmond article, we're focusing on the things yo... More
See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)
February 25, 2024
It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision. Not only do we not appreciate being blinded, fac... More