Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville in Huntersville
September 3, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Huntersville residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emissio... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
February 14, 2021
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Huntersville Exhaust and Emissions Service
January 16, 2020
Many Huntersville residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville is really a lot more comprehensive these ... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville: Passing the Smell Test
February 10, 2019
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Huntersville residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All North Carolina folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but someti... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
December 2, 2018
Most Huntersville 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 ... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Service for Your Exhaust System
July 10, 2018
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
January 21, 2018
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville
October 25, 2017
Hello Huntersville! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in North Carolina vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States gove... More