A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
February 22, 2026
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
Losing Your Cool (Why is My Air Conditioning System Not Working?)
October 27, 2025
When you turn on the air conditioning in your vehicle, you expect cool air to come out of the vents. You depend on it, especially in hot weather, but it can also be important in humid weather when you need it to help defrost your windows and windshield. The air conditioning system has a lot of p... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Cincinnati (Fields-Ertel): Air Conditioning Inspection
December 31, 2023
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 Cincinnati require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also som... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Cincinnati (Fields-Ertel): Making Your A/C System Last Longer
April 23, 2023
Cincinnati drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to ... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Cincinnati (Fields-Ertel) in Cincinnati
February 26, 2023
Warm weather or cold, Cincinnati drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Cincinnati people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Cincinnati (Fields-Ertel), we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance sched... More
Cincinnati Air Conditioning Service
December 14, 2022
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Cincinnati, but not in your vehicle. When Cincinnati 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... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinatti: Air Conditioning Inspection
August 16, 2017
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 Cincinnati require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also som... More
Cincinnati Air Conditioning Service
March 26, 2017
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Cincinnati, but not in your vehicle. When Cincinnati 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... More
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinatti in Cincinnati
January 15, 2017
Most Ohio 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 sy... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinatti in Cincinnati
December 12, 2016
Warm weather or cold, Cincinnati drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Cincinnati people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinatti, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance... More