Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)
June 18, 2023
You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accelerating and changing gears. You know it's not the surface of the road because it's smooth as silk. So what did you just feel? That kind of jumpingor grinding or sl... More
A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Glendale Heights
August 3, 2022
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Glendale Heights drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transm... More
Smooth Shifting in Glendale Heights, Illinois: Transmission Service
July 19, 2022
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
April 11, 2021
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
December 6, 2020
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Glendale Heights drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Glendale Heights. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down ... More
Glendale Heights Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
June 7, 2020
Any Glendale Heights driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Glendale Heights residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good e... More
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights
October 6, 2019
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Glendale Heights. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better ... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Glendale Heights Drivers
September 15, 2019
Knowing how their engine works can help Glendale Heights drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Glendale Heights
February 11, 2019
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights in Glendale Heights
December 23, 2018
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More