I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)

March 17, 2024

On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not. If your ref... More

Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)

November 12, 2023

In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More

Air Conditioning Service in Oswego

August 26, 2022

Hey Oswego! Let's talk about one of our Illinois summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Oswego 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

Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)

May 17, 2022

Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens: Only warm air blows out Cold air starts blowing out but then it turns warm on its own It's not blowing air at all It blows smel... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego: Air Conditioning Inspection

August 29, 2021

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 Oswego require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some pa... More

A Cold Day in Oswego ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego

January 19, 2020

Most Oswego drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Illinois highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Oswego rush hour, but so can a long ride in a hot ... More

Keep Your Cool in Oswego: Air Conditioning Service

October 20, 2019

Most Oswego drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Oswego vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Illinois winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the m... More

To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.

June 16, 2019

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

Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego in Oswego

December 5, 2017

Most Illinois 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 ... More

Oswego Air Conditioning Service

May 2, 2017

Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Oswego, but not in your vehicle. When Oswego 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 comfort... More