It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)
October 30, 2022
If someone told you there was a fairly inexpensive way to improve your vehicle's handling, fuel economy and extend the life of your tires, you'd probably ask, "What do I have to do?" The answer is to rotate your tires. But you have to do it regularly. A lot of drivers think skipping tire rotatio... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
October 23, 2022
Most Richmond drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehi... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Richmond
October 16, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Richmond, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Richmond service advisor that your differential needs s... More
Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?
October 9, 2022
When Richmond drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Richmond drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because shocks an... More
The Truth about Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation)
October 2, 2022
Most light vehicles (under 10,000 pounds/4,500 kg) in North America sold from 2008 model year on have a feature that many people are confused about. It's the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You may have some experience with it yourself if you own a newer vehicle. Vehicles with TPMS hav... More