Water Pump
August 27, 2023
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
Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)
August 23, 2023
It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on the dash that says "Check Engine," "Service Engine Soon," or it may be simply an engine-shaped light. Your first instinct may be to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine. The truth... More
Budget for Maintenance in CASCO
August 22, 2023
Sometimes busy CASCO residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around WI in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the amoun... More
Drive Train Service in CASCO at Tuffy Richmond
August 21, 2023
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
Wiper Blades in WI
August 20, 2023
If you're gonna drive around the CASCO area, you've got to be able to see! So having a good set of windshield wipers is extremely important. We've all experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm or when our windshield is just dirty.It seems like your wipe... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Richmond in CASCO
August 20, 2023
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in CASCO, WI
August 19, 2023
The median age for cars in the CASCO, WI area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Richmond we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the CASCO area, bring it into Tuffy Richmond for high-mileage maintenance.3473 COUN... More
Power Steering Service at Tuffy Richmond in CASCO
August 18, 2023
Many CASCO drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the internal pa... More
Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)
August 17, 2023
No one likes to be greeted in the morning by having someone screech at you. The same goes for a loud, high-pitched noise your vehicle greets you with every time you start the engine. If you're wondering if that's normal, no, it isn't. And it is worth getting checked out. The good news is that... More
Super Slick at Tuffy Richmond in CASCO: Synthetic Oil
August 16, 2023
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