Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
January 26, 2022
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
January 25, 2022
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
January 24, 2022
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)
January 23, 2022
So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck lid, on the roof or on the spare wheel carr... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
January 23, 2022
Hello Glendale Heights resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to... More
New Life for Your Older Car in Glendale Heights
January 22, 2022
Isn't it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture.Remember the days when Glendale Heights families mended their clothes, polished their shoes and neatly put away their toys every night? If something was lost or ruined through neglect, you... More
Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)
January 21, 2022
You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving. While new electronic devices are helping drivers be ... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
January 20, 2022
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
Suspension Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights in Glendale Heights
August 29, 2021
During an inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights in Glendale Heights, your friendly and knowledgeable automotive service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts. Here's a quick rundown of suspension system components: There are the springs which hold the weight ... More
Picking the Right Tires in Glendale Heights
August 22, 2021
Shopping for tires in Glendale Heights can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Glendale Heights are looking for maximum s... More