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If You Drive Like a Maniac (Aggressive Driving is Bad for a Vehicle)When someone mentions driving like a maniac, they're not talking about you, surely? Besides the safety issues of aggressive driving, you should know that your vehicle will last a lot longer if you'll just mellow out a little. Here are four traits good drivers follow if they want their vehicles t... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 20, 2020 Change is Good (Oil Change)You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not only good, it's vital for the health of the engine. But there's one question that puzzles many drivers: how frequently should my vehicle's oil be changed? There is not one simple answer, but here ar... Read More Posted in Oil Change on September 13, 2020 How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years.Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... Read More Posted in Drive Train on September 06, 2020 Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Glendale Heights residents and to fix t... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 30, 2020 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights: Tire Replacement OverviewTires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Glendale Heights drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on August 23, 2020 Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you ge... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 16, 2020 Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale HeightsMost people in the Glendale Heights area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety stand... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on August 09, 2020 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights: Air Conditioning – Common ProblemYour auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Glendale Heights. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Glendale Heights drivers that visit Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on August 02, 2020 THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing.Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on July 26, 2020 Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it.Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... Read More Posted in Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down on July 19, 2020 |
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